Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/4 c sugar; cover and refrigerate until serving (this will create its own nice juices for serving).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tbls sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. In a small bowl, combine the whipping cream and 1/2 c butter.
4. Stir the cream mixture into the flour mixture, just until a thick batter forms; then gently stir in the chocolate chips just till mixed inches.
5. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
6. Brush tops with the 1 tbls melted butter and sprinkle evenly with the extra 1 tbls sugar.
7. Bake at 375F for 18-20 minutes or just until golden brown.
8. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
9. Cut biscuits in half horizontally and spoon strawberries onto bottom half then top with whipped cream (if using) and replace shortcake tops.
10. WHIPPED CREAM (instructions) - In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioner's sugar and extract then beat until soft peaks form. Store in the refrigerator until prepared to use. (Makes 2 cups of whipped cream).