I WONDER - Who Was Ruth Wakefield?

The chocolate chip cookie, a beloved treat, was accidentally invented by Ruth Wakefield in the 1930s at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. She intended for the chocolate to melt into the dough, but it retained its shape, leading to the creation of the iconic cookie. This delightful invention quickly became an American classic and remains popular worldwide.

Who is credited with the invention of the chocolate chip cookie?

• Martha Stewart

• Betty Crocker

• Ruth Wakefield

• Julia Child

Where was the chocolate chip cookie invented?

• California

• Texas

• New York

• Massachusetts

What did Ruth Wakefield expect to happen when she added chocolate to the cookie dough?

• The chocolate would harden

• The chocolate would melt completely

• The chocolate would change color

• The chocolate would evaporate

What was the unexpected result of adding chocolate to the cookie dough?

• The chocolate held its shape

• The chocolate evaporated

• The chocolate changed color

• The chocolate melted completely

How is the chocolate chip cookie regarded today?

• A forgotten recipe

• An American classic

• A rare delicacy

• A seasonal treat