Chocolate Espresso Toffee Shortbread Cookies

My first semester of pharmacy school is winding down.. after more than 20 exams, I now only have two left, thank goodness.  While I really should be studying for the one I have tomorrow, I was struck with the need to post something, anything really; it was lucky that I did some Christmas cookie baking Friday night to ease the long day I had (two exams, ugh).  I gave my kitchen a much needed scrub down after about a week of dishes piling up due to a nasty cold, and I set to work on these cookies.  It's been quite some time since I've posted anything, but I have baked/cooked a few things here and there over the past month; if you asked me what I've eaten or cooked, I honestly couldn't tell you.  The last month of studying/being sick has eaten away at my memory...but anyway.  To these cookies.

My sister, Jenny, is having a cookies and milk party a week before Christmas, so I made these little delights for that.  It took me a while to figure out what cookie I was going to make, going through Pinterest daily when I had a bit of free time, searching for the best cookie.  I ended up eschewing Pinterest and turning to my favorite blogs and found these babies on Smitten Kitchen.  Deb adapted these from Dorie Greenspan, so I knew they'd be a winner.  If you're a shortbread fan, you'll surely love these.
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