Being from New England, Rebecca loves all things autumnal. She grew up in Massachusetts and went on to live in North Carolina, Iowa, and Connecticut before settling in New Hampshire, where she now resides. Having studied American Gothic Literature in graduate school, she named The Doughty Doughnut after Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—combining her two favorite pastimes: reading and baking.

Maple Pecan Cinnamon Rolls

Maple pecan cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting fresh out of the oven.
These maple pecan cinnamon rolls are perfect for snow days. When you’re stuck inside on a cold winter day, these delicious buns are the perfect thing to cozy up with on the couch with a hot cup of coffee. I’ve said this many times before, but I’m obsessed with maple syrup. I’m from New Hampshire,
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Giant Blueberry Pop-Tart Slab Pie

This giant blueberry Pop-Tart slab pie is made with blueberry jam.
This giant blueberry Pop-Tart slab pie is the stuff of childhood dreams. This thing truly tastes like a Pop-Tart, with a sugary blueberry filling and a crisp and buttery crust. Plus, it’s topped with a delicious sweet icing with rainbow sprinkles. And, it’s just so cute and novel! A few months ago, I developed a
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Maple Pecan Cheesecake Cups

These maple pecan cheesecake cups require no baking and can be whipped up quickly!
These maple pecan cheesecake cups are packed with all the quintessential New England flavors. There’s just something so cozy about individual cheesecakes in a glass. This is a no bake recipe, so you can make these cups without ever having to put your oven on. They’re quick to assemble too, so you can be comfy
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Cardamom Donuts

This cardamom donuts recipe utilizes the spice both in the dough and the frosting.
These cardamom donuts are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. I’ve been really intrigued by the idea of integrating cardamom into more of my recipes ever since I first made Swedish cinnamon buns. Cardamom is a popular spice in Sweden, yet it rarely gets attention in the States. In this recipe, the cardamom is integrated
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Blueberry Raspberry Pie

A blueberry raspberry pie, with one piece cut out of it, rests on a table after coming out of the oven.
This blueberry raspberry pie recipe is perfect for cold winter days. After all, there’s just something about a berry pie that screams Christmas. You could make this recipe with frozen or fresh berries, depending on your preference or on availability. The filling is made with a few different spices to give it a warmer taste—cinnamon,
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Gingerbread Donuts

Several baked gingerbread donuts with holiday sprinkles are on display.
This baked gingerbread donuts recipe is perfect for Christmas time! These delicious delights are both festive and scrumptious. Topped with a sugary glaze and holiday sprinkles, they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser either for breakfast or dessert. Bonus: they’re super easy to make too. Plus, since they’re baked and not fried, you won’t feel
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Swedish Cinnamon Buns

These Swedish cinnamon buns are made with cardamom and active dry yeast.
This Swedish Cinnamon Buns recipe is what Scandinavian dreams are made of. Piles of these cinnamon rolls sit in the windows of bakeries all over Stockholm. It’s impossible to walk around the city without seeing them everywhere.  In this recipe, I outline three different versions of Swedish cinnamon buns. A traditional kanelbullar (the Swedish word
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Compost Cookies

Compost cookies spill out of a Rae Dunn cookie jar.
This spin on Compost Cookies from Momofuku Milk Bar is absolutely delicious. These cookies do differ from the originals, but are definitely inspired by them. With an amazing combination of salty and sweet flavors, they won’t last long in your cookie jar. I love how easy it is to bake cookies! You’ll be enjoying these
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Pumpkin Cake

This pumpkin shaped cake is made with pumpkin puree and topped with orange buttercream frosting.
I’ve been dreaming about this pumpkin shaped cake recipe ever since I first noticed it in my favorite episode of Gilmore Girls, “A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving.” At the end of the episode, Lorelai and Rory return to Sookie’s house to find her happily drunk after Jackson and his family have deep fried the turkey, along
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Maple Frosted Donuts

A dozen maple frosted donuts with sprinkles are on display for this recipe.
Maple frosted donuts are the perfect November breakfast item. Topped with a delicious maple icing, this recipe will suit your late-fall cravings. The dough is made with buttermilk and cake flour, both of which make the inside of these donuts tender and soft. At the same time, the butter-flavored shortening gives them a nice crispy
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