Biscotti are oblong, thick, brittle cookies designed to be dipped in coffee, cocoa, tea, or dessert wine. Originally from Italy, the term "biscotti" comes from the Latin for "twice baked" because the cookies must be baked twice to make them dry and crunchy. Although these cookies were traditionally almond flavoured, modern versions come in a wide variety of flavours. In Italy, these cookies are called "cantucci" or "cantuccini", while the term "biscotti" is used to refer to many different types of crunchy cookies.