Definition of "biscotti" [biscotti]

• A hard, usually nut-flavored biscuit, derived from the Tuscan cantucci (noun)

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• "Translating literally to "twice cooked," the word biscotti refers to the crunchy, twice-baked logs that lend themselves so well to dipping in espresso, a warm latte or even wine."
• "It's time for the desserts, biscotti is Italian for cookies."
• "I chose a recipe for pecan and raisin biscotti from an old Christmas cookbook of mine to modify for the "scratch" cookie counterpart, which made 24 cookies."