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While Ruth Wakefield may not be a household name like the cookies she created, her story is one of creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. She is a true champion of American culinary innovation, deserving recognition not just as a baker but as an inventor of one of the nation’s most cherished desserts.
As we indulge in chocolate chip cookies, it’s essential to remember Ruth Wakefield, the woman behind the recipe, who forever changed how we think about baking and sweet treats.