INGREDIENTS
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1 cup slivered blanched almonds, lightly toasted
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons instant espresso or coffee powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 3 / 4cups all-purpose flour
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8-ounce tub mascarpone cheese
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder
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Shaved chocolate, to decorate, if desired