Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 quart fresh strawberries, sliced
• 2/3 cup sugar, divided
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 3/4 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
• 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
• 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
• 10 fresh strawberries or grated chocolate, optional
• Grated chocolate, optional