Ruth Wakefield authored "Toll House Tried and True Recipes", a cookbook featuring the recipes served at the Toll House Inn. This book was essential for home cooks wanting to replicate the popular inn's dishes, including, of course, the chocolate chip cookie recipe.

"Toll House Tried and True Recipes" was continually revised and reprinted due to its immense popularity. This longevity demonstrates the lasting appeal of Wakefield's recipes and her understanding of home cooking.

Wakefield's cookbook influenced American baking practices, popularizing many recipes beyond the chocolate chip cookie. She provided reliable and accessible recipes for a wide audience.