Chocolate Chip Berry Shortcakes

My sister made this amazing dessert recently, so I had to share!  The shortcakes were light and delicious! 

Chocolate Chip Berry Shortcakes

 

Berries:

Assorted Berries (strawberry, blueberry, black berry, raspberry, etc.)

1/4 cup sugar

 

Biscuits:

2 cups flour

3 Tablespoons sugar, divided

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter, melted, divided

whipped cream, optional

 

Directions

• In a small bowl, combine berries and sugar; cover and refrigerate until serving.
• In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, combine cream and 1/2 cup 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. Yield: 8 servings.

Recipe from Taste of Home