Easy Strawberry Shortcakes

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3 -In a medium bowl, add the strawberries, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of the vanilla, and the salt and stir to combine. Set the strawberry mixture aside.

Step 4 -In a large bowl, add the baking mix and the remaining granulated sugar and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Add the milk and the melted butter to the sugar mixture and stir until a smooth dough forms.

Step 6 -Using a 1/4-cup scoop, form 8 mounds of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring to space them out evenly.

Step 7 -Bake until the shortcakes are golden, about 13-15 minutes.

Step 8 -Transfer the shortcakes to a wire rack to cool.

Step 9 -In a separate, large bowl, add the heavy cream, the powdered sugar, and the remaining vanilla and using an electric handheld mixer on medium-high speed, beat until moderately stiff peaks form.

Step 10 -Split the shortcakes in half horizontally.

Step 11 -On the bottom halves of the shortcakes, evenly spoon the whipped cream mixture.

Step 12 -Evenly add the strawberry mixture and the mint leaves to the whipped cream layers.

Step 13 -Replace the top halves of the shortcakes and serve.