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Answer for the clue "Twice-baked Italian cookies ", 8 letters:
biscotti

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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Biscotti (; ; ), known also as cantuccini , are Italian almond biscuits (cookies) that originated in the city of Prato . They are twice-baked, oblong-shaped, dry, crunchy, and dipped in a drink, traditionally Vin Santo .

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1990s, from Italian biscotti , plural of biscotto , from Old Italian biscotto , from Medieval Latin biscoctum (see biscuit ).

Usage examples of biscotti.

Andi confirmed, taking the biscotti from her mouth and holding it like Groucho did his stogie.

Through the thickening swirl of snowflakes, I ordered a hot croissant ham-and-Swiss sandwich for myself, plus six biscotti and six large hot chocolates.

The cryptic gentlemen one and all appreciated certain ceremonies, such as the appearance of espresso coffee in thimble-sized porcelain cups and an accompanying assortment of biscotti at the hallway point of our meditations.