Did You Know These Iconic Snacks and Foods Were Actually Invented in Massachusetts?

Whether it's the ooey gooey pull of marshmallow Fluff in your favorite childhood sandwich, or the crispy crunch of a beloved potato chip brand, some of our favorite treats were created, invented and produced right here in Massachusetts.

While the Cape Cod Potato Chips brand is a given just by the name alone, there are plenty of other delicious sweets and treats that got their start in the Bay State.

Let's find out just how many you know.

The Sweet Whitman Story Behind the Chocolate Chip Cookie

First off, the chocolate chip cookie. The classic confection got its start in 1939 when Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, MA, decided to add chocolate chunks to her butter-drop cookie recipe. The rest, as they say, is history.

Can you imagine being the inventor of one of the most popular cookies in the world? Talk about sweet.

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How a 1916 Essex Roadside Stand Revolutionized Fried Clams

Next up, an item I love to eat in the summertime, but never knew its roots lie right here in Mass. Fried clams got their start at a roadside stand in Essex. A local couple offered them in 1916 and they sold so well they made a whopping $36.

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Back in the day, $36 was a lot. That's like making over $1,000 today. While there are many local spots to enjoy the local creation, you really can't go wrong. The only question is: strips or whole bellies?

Whole Bellies or Strips? More Iconic Bay State Inventions

Here are more tasty treats that got their start in our state. How many did you know?