| Birth Day | June 17, 1903 |
| Birth Place | Massachusetts |
| Age | 117 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 10, 1977 (age 73) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Ruth Graves Wakefield was a highly successful entrepreneur based in Massachusetts. Her net worth is projected to reach an estimated range of $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. Best known for her invention of the chocolate chip cookie, she revolutionized the baking industry and became an iconic figure. Wakefield's innovative culinary creations and her relentless pursuit of excellence made her a trailblazer in the field. Her contributions to the world of entrepreneurship have left an indelible mark, making her a respected and celebrated figure in Massachusetts and beyond.
Inventor of the Toll House Cookie, the first chocolate chip cookie.
She owned and operated the Toll House Inn, delighting her guests with self-created desserts. She discovered that by dropping pieces of Nestle chocolate into cookies did not melt it, but softened it up.
Her recipe caused sales of Nestle's chocolate to skyrocket, and the company made her a deal: they would print her recipe on their boxes and she would get a lifetime supply of chocolate.
She was born in East Walpole, Massachusetts. In 1926, she married Kenneth Donald Wakefield.
She hosted many famous visitors at her inn, including then-Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy.
