Preheat the oven to 320 degrees F. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in the cornmeal.
In a mixer with paddle, cream the butter, sugar and salt. Add the eggs one at a time and vanilla to mixture.
Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix (do not overmix). Fold in almonds and chocolate chips.
Divide dough into two loaves. Shape into two 16" long loaves and place on a sheet pan. Bake for 25-30 min at 320 F with dry heat and 1/2 fan. Let cool.Slice each loaf into 20 biscotti.