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    On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, a Lesson in Life from Mrs. Fields

    by John M. Goralka Aug 04, 2021 2 minutes

    Did you know that Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day?

    In honor of this day, we have provided you a short story about Mrs. Fields Cookies and also a copycat recipe that is easy to make.

    Debbie Fields turned a cookie recipe into a $450 million empire. Growing up, her father made about $15,000 per year as a welder while her mother remained at home raising five children. In spite of that, Debbie said

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