Every bite of a chocolate chip cookie carries a piece of Massachusetts history.
Back in 1938, something magical happened at a cozy inn in Whitman that changed American desserts forever.
Ruth Graves Wakefield created what would become the country’s favorite treat, and it all started with a simple kitchen experiment that didn’t go quite as planned.
A Cozy Massachusetts Inn Where Cookie History Began
Standing at 370-382 Bedford St, Whitman, MA 02382, a historical marker now honors where sweetness began…