Chocolate Chip Strawberry Shortcakes

From Taste of Homes Simple and Delicious Magazine

3 c sliced fresh strawberries
1/4 c sugar

Biscuits
2 c flour
3 T sugar, divided
3 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 c heavy whipping cream
1/2 c plus 1 T butter melted, divided
1/2 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips

In a small bowl combine strawberries and sugar; cover and refrigerate until serving.

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 T sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine cream and 1/2 c butter stir into dry ingredients until a thick batter forms. Gently stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by 1/3 cupfuls onto a greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining butter; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Cut biscuits in half horizontally Spoon fruit onto bottom halves. top with whipped cream if desired; replace biscuit tops. Serve immediately.

8 Servings

***These are wonderful still slightly warm out of the oven. But I didn't like them too well left over the next day, so now I half the recipe for my family! Enjoy