We're rooting for the planet!
Root Nine is all about crafting the world’s best-tasting cookies using real ingredients grown straight from the earth. After years of experimenting, we’ve perfected natural swaps for dairy and eggs to recreate classic desserts that happen to be vegan—though you’d never know it! Innovating in the kitchen is our favorite place to be, and we’re so excited to share our creations with you.
Hi! I'm Jess Murgittroyd
I'm the founder and lead baker at Root Nine. This company is a lifelong dream in the making. It all started around age 10, back when I used to sell homemade cookies to classmates. What began as a childhood hustle became an all-encompassing passion, and now, my livelihood.
In college, while studying art and design, I picked up a part-time job as a pastry assistant, and that’s when I truly fell in love with baking. Over the years, I worked my way up, leading pastry teams at award-winning restaurants and boutique event companies around New York City. I also started a family, which means I have a built in set of very opinionated taste-testers.
Now, with Root Nine, my mission is simple: Share the joy of plant-based eating with treats that don’t just rival the classics—they’re even better. For me, it’s all about bringing people together over unbelievably delicious flavors, while doing right by the planet.
What Root Nine Fans Have To Say
“Omggggg they’re AHHHMAZINGG.”
“I love this cookie so much!”
“These are vegan?! Omg.”
“Drooooooool.”