biscotti

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Biscotti -- the ubiquitous dunking cookie -- is an easy and delicious way to amp up that gift of gourmet coffee, tea, or sweet wine this holiday season. Usually baked goods are slipped into the oven once to achieve that perfect balance between over and under done. Biscotti, however, is a treat that isn't ready until it's overcooked. Derived from "biscotto," which means "twice-baked," biscotti was a great eat in Roman times because it was cooked to such a level of dryness that it could be stored for extended periods.

Along with being a great dunking cookie for your favorite beverage, biscotti is wonderful because it can thrive with a myriad of flavors and spices added into the mix. Whip up a couple batches, wrap well, and that simple beverage gift or gift card will be all the more special.

Giada De Laurentiis' Holiday Biscotti
Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Classic Anise Biscotti
White Chocolate Macadamia Biscotti
Double-Chocolate Biscotti
Fig and Walnut Biscotti
Parmesan Black-Pepper Biscotti
Cappuccino Biscotti
Red Wine Biscotti
Hazelnut Biscotti