Ruth Wakefield was an American chef and inventor, best known for creating the original Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie in the 1930s. She owned the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts, where she first developed the recipe. Her cookies became popular, leading to a partnership with the Nestlé company, which began producing chocolate chips based on her recipe. Wakefield's contribution to baking has had a lasting impact, making chocolate chip cookies a beloved treat across the United States and beyond. In recognition of her invention, the Toll House Cookie remains a staple in many households, celebrated for its delicious combination of flavors.