Jessie Sheehan

Jessie is the author of The Vintage Baker and Icebox Cakes. Her new easy-peasy baking book, Snackable Bakes, hits shelves in spring 2022. She contributes to the Washington Post, Bon Appétit, Food Network, Food52, Fine Cooking, and Parents magazine.
If You’re Using a Stand Mixer to Make Whipped Cream, You’re Doing It Wrong
We stumbled upon a mess-free method for making creamier, richer, and more stable whipped cream.
Jessie Sheehan
Feb 28, 2023
Honeycomb Candy is Easy-Peasy, Crunchy Perfection
Boiling sugar on the stovetop can be intimidating, but honeycomb candy is short (and sweet!) to cook up.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 13, 2022
One-Bowl Apple Cranberry Upside-Down Cake Is Easy — And Impressive
Start to finish in an hour (or less)!
Jessie Sheehan
Nov 10, 2022
Berry Buckles, Carrot Cake, and Piles of Magazine Clippings: How My Mother-in-Law Inspired My Baking
Cookbook author Jessie Sheehan on the role her mother-in-law has played in her cooking.
Jessie Sheehan
May 8, 2022
My Mother-in-Law’s Carrot Cake Is the Stuff of Legends. Now You Can Make It Too.
A thick, tangy cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Jessie Sheehan
May 8, 2022
Tahini Milk Chocolate Bars Are Nutty, Chewy, and Oh-So Chocolatey
Add a little flaky salt to fancy them up.
Jessie Sheehan
May 8, 2022
You've Got to Try My Mother-in-Law's Cranberry Vanilla Breakfast Buckle
Preheat the oven and grab your coffee!
Jessie Sheehan
May 8, 2022
How to Make Matzo Toffee Bark
Use this helpful guide to make this tasty Passover treat.
Jessie Sheehan
Apr 13, 2022
Black Cocoa and Peppermint Pinwheels
A bold treat for modern times.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Jumbo Chewy Honey Spice Cookies
Big and bold with soft and chewy middles and crispy edges for days. What's not to love?
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Coconut Macaroon Blossoms
A coconutty macaroon with a dark chocolate Hershey’s Kiss nestled on top. Super simple; simply perfect.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Moravian Spiced Linzer Cookies
Add this dynamic duo to your holiday must-bake list.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Salty-Sweet Snack Drawer Bars
They're a maximalist version of the classic '80s seven-layer bar.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Vanilla Oat Milk Latte Shortbread Sticks
Calling all oatmilk latte-lovers!
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Hot Chocolate Bomb Cookies
Fudgy chocolate cookies and molten marshmallows are a match made in cookie heaven.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Miso Caramel Cardamom Thumbprints
A new take on a classic combo.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
Blood Orange Crinkles
These blushing beauties are as pretty as they are tasty.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
“Aperol Spritz” Spritz Cookies
Whip up a batch of these sparkly treats and tell us we're wrong.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 3, 2021
If You Love Little Debbie's, This Swiss Roll Ice Cream Cake Will Rock Your World
Most Wanted
Filled with vanilla ice cream and draped in shiny DIY magic shell, this fun new twist on ice cream cake is destined to become your go-to summer dessert.
Jessie Sheehan
Jul 21, 2021
Pull-Apart Monkey Bread Muffins Are Sugary, Buttery Perfection
Kitchn Love Letters
Every bite is pure bliss.
Jessie Sheehan
Jul 18, 2021
Is Vanilla Bean Powder as Good as Whole Vanilla Beans? I Tested It to Find Out.
It's great in a pinch!
Jessie Sheehan
Jul 1, 2021
Cornstarch Is the Unsung Hero of the Pantry — Here Are 5 Smart Ways to Use It
It's for way more than just pudding.
Jessie Sheehan
Jun 10, 2021
This Ice Cream Pie Has a Rice Krispies Crust — And It's as Magical as It Sounds
Three layers of ice cream packed into a giant Rice Krispies shell. What could be better?
Jessie Sheehan
Jun 10, 2021
No-Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake Is as Good (and Easy!) as It Sounds
The ultimate dessert for coffee-lovers.
Jessie Sheehan
May 19, 2021
This Matzo Icebox Cake Is the Ultimate Passover Dessert
Make it for seder and enjoy it all week long.
Jessie Sheehan
Mar 24, 2021
The Foolproof Way to Brown Butter (That Doesn’t Require a Stovetop)
No muss, no fuss.
Jessie Sheehan
Mar 3, 2021
Angel Food Dream Cake Is the Vintage Dessert That Deserves a Comeback
We're particularly obsessed with this double chocolate version.
Jessie Sheehan
Feb 12, 2021
These Boozy Eggnog Rice Krispies Treats Are Almost Too Easy to Make
A secret ingredient keeps them extra soft and creamy.
Jessie Sheehan
Dec 22, 2020
Small-Batch Cranberry Vanilla Morning Buns Are the Perfect Weekend Treat
Whether you are a morning person or just a morning bun person, these cuties have your name written all over them.
Jessie Sheehan
Nov 28, 2020
Marshmallows Will Give You Whipped Cream That Lasts Days
Because who wants to whip out the mixer after a few glasses of holiday wine?
Jessie Sheehan
Nov 24, 2020
The One Ingredient You’re Not Adding to Pie Crust (but You Really Should)
Tips from The Kitchn
What baking powder does for biscuits, it can also do for pie.
Jessie Sheehan
Sep 22, 2020
Apple Honey Challah Pull-Apart Bread. Need We Say More?
Most Wanted
It's made for sharing — but you'll want it all for yourself.
Jessie Sheehan
Sep 14, 2020
Cream Cheese Is the Secret Ingredient for Better No-Bake Desserts
And not just because it tastes so good!
Jessie Sheehan
Sep 2, 2020
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bar Donuts Are Crispy, Fluffy Perfection
But don't be too precious: These donuts are meant to be rustic!
Jessie Sheehan
Jun 17, 2020
10 Oil-Based Cakes That Practically Make Themselves
We love them now more than ever.
Jessie Sheehan
Apr 15, 2020
Snacking Cakes Are the Best Cakes to Make Right Now. Here’s Why.
Kitchn Love Letters
Snacking cakes are perfect for the moment we've found ourselves in now, with more time to bake and fewer ingredients to bake with.
Jessie Sheehan
Apr 14, 2020