Rich Strawberry Shortbreads

This dessert is one of the America's favorite desserts, but whoever try it will enjoy this crispy-rich dessert with sliced strawberries and a generous dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ounce grated semisweet chocolate (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 cup whipping cream, whipped and sweetened
• 2 pint baskets fresh California strawberries sliced
• Whole fresh California strawberry, for garnish

Method

1. In mixer bowl cream butter and sugar. On low speed gradually mix in flour and chocolate. Form dough into 2 balls, one a little larger than the other.
2. On floured surface roll each ball to a circle about 7-inches in diameter (one should be thicker than the other). Using board spatula, gently transfer each circle to greased baking sheet. Prick surfaces generously with a fork.
3. Bake in 350*F oven 20 to 30 minutes until just golden.
4. While still warm, cut thinner circle into 8 equal wedges. Transfer all to rack to cool completely.
5. To serve: Place shortbread circles on the plate. Top with whipped cream and sliced strawberries, reserving a dollop of cream for garnish. Set shortbread wedges into cream at an angle, points toward center. Top with dollop of whipped cream and whole strawberry. Cut into wedges.

(Source: cooksrecipes.com)