Line 2 baking trays with paper and set aside.
Place almonds into Thermo bowl and chop for 4 sec/speed 4. Remove from bowl and set aside. (You want a mix of chunky nuts and almond meal)
Place butter and sugar into Thermo bowl and chop 6 sec/speed 6. Scrape down sides of bowl.
Add remaining ingredients except nougat and chopped almonds and blend 8-10 sec/speed 8 until combined. Scrape down sides of bowl.
Add almonds and blend 10 sec/speed 6.
Add nougat and combine with your spatula.
Oil a couple of dessert spoons and scoop mixture into small mounds on the prepared trays. Place trays into the fridge for around 30 minutes if possible whilst you preheat oven to 160ºC.
Bake 12-15 minutes depending on your oven. You will need to watch these quite closely. You want cooked in the centre, but not burnt on the edges. They should be firm to touch on the outside.
Allow to cool and then dust with icing sugar.