...  chocolate chunks wouldn’t melt in the batter. Of course, today, we know that her failed experiment led to the most popular cookie in the world — the chocolote chip cookie. The story continues… Ruth Wakefield owned and operated the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. She served her accidently recipe and it became an instant hit at the Inn. She later sold the chocolate mixture to Nestle, who now owns the Toll House trademark. I’m no Ruth Wakefield, but I do have a chocolate chip recipe to share with you. These cookies are crisp around the edges and chewy in the middle. Yummy!! Chocolate Chip Cookies 2014-08-18 20:38:02 Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar 2 eggs 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 tsp baking ...