Biscotti are generally considered Italian, but the same type of cookies of Russian origin are called "sukhariki". The following recipe was given to me by a lady who had immigrated from Russia in her youth.

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 large eggs
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon shredded lemon peel
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

Preparation:
Beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and salt. Mix in the walnuts, raisins, and lemon peel. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder and add to the egg mixture. Mix with a spoon. The dough will be sticky. Oil your hands and shape the dough into two loaves 1/2 inch thick. Bake at 375°F for 20 minutes on a greased sheet. While warm, slice into half-inch strips with a sharp knife. Return the slices to the oven at 350°F for 15 min., turn over and bake another 15 minutes until crisp.