The chocolate chip cookie, now a beloved American treat, was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Its popularity led to the cookie being officially designated as the state's cookie in 1997. Wakefield's original recipe, made with chopped Nestlé chocolate, offered a crunchier texture than todayâs chewy variety. The cookies were served complimentary with ice cream, enticing many visitors to the Inn. The cookieâs creation marked the beginning of a culinary legacy that spread far beyond Massachusetts, becoming a global icon of American desserts.
Ruth Graves Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, where it quickly gained popularity as a beloved treat.
The Bay State officially designated the chocolate chip cookie as its state cookie in 1997, marking its significance in New England's culinary history.
Wakefield's original recipe, called Toll House Chocolate Crunch cookies, used chopped Nestlé chocolate and was much crunchier than the chewy version we know today.
The success of the chocolate chip cookie turned the Toll House Inn into a popular destination, propelling this dessert into an American staple.
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