Wally Amos
Entrepreneur & Founder of Famous Amos Cookies
An entrepreneur established a cookie brand that gained national recognition. Initially worked as a talent agent and later decided to pursue a passion for baking. Launched the Famous Amos cookie brand in 1975, featuring chocolate chip cookies made from a family recipe. The brand quickly grew in popularity, becoming a staple in the snack industry. Besides cookies, wrote several books, including one on baking.
Founded the Famous Amos cookie brand
Authored multiple books on baking
Developed a recipe based on a family tradition
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