Preheat oven to 375°F
In a large bowl, mix together: flour, baking soda & salt - set aside
Melt 2 C chocolate chips in a small saucepan over lowest heat, stirring frequently until just melted - remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, cream together: butter, brown sugar, vanilla sugar, vanilla and almond extract.
Add in the eggs one at a time, mix well after each addition.
Add in the melted chocolate, mixing well.
Gradually mix in the flour mixture, 1 C at a time until fully incorporated.
Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 C chocolate chips.
Drop by rounded Tbsp onto parchment lined baking sheets.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then fully cool on a wire cooling rack.