powdered sugar

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noun

a sugar produced by pulverizing granulated sugar, especially a coarser variety used for fruits or cold beverages. Symbol: XX

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Compare confectioners' sugar.

Origin of powdered sugar

First recorded in 1615–25

Words nearby powdered sugar

powder charge, powder chest, powder compact, powder down, powdered milk, powdered sugar, powder flag, powder flask, powder horn, powder keg, powder magazine

How to use powdered sugar in a sentence

Gradually add in the powdered sugar and beat until the frosting comes together.
A Decadent Cinnamon Roll Cake That Captures the Essence of a Classic Mall Treat|Joy Cho|September 10, 2021|Eater
The consistency of the glaze should be pourable but not overly runny — if needed, add more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time.
A Blueberry-Glazed Cornbread Cake That Proves the Side Dish Can Be Dessert|Joy Cho|July 9, 2021|Eater
For this one, I settled on a very simple powdered sugar glaze, to which I added a heaping tablespoon of smooth almond butter, a generous scoop of tahini, and a big pinch of flaky salt.
A Cake You Can’t Mess Up|Elazar Sontag|April 1, 2021|Eater
Cookies dusted in powdered sugar and put in baggies mussed up the baggie, creating an unpleasant effect.
The Best Ways to Send Holiday Cookies in the Mail|Meghan McCarron|November 30, 2020|Eater

Lots of classic holiday cookies are dusted with powdered sugar.
The Best Ways to Send Holiday Cookies in the Mail|Meghan McCarron|November 30, 2020|Eater
Alcohol and sugar, even in moderate amounts, are not only sinful but poisonous.
How Taryn Toomey’s ‘The Class’ Became New York’s Latest Fitness Craze|Lizzie Crocker|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Make ‘The Chew’s’ Carla Hall’s Sticky Toffee Pudding|Carla Hall|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Remove from heat and stir in the walnuts, rum, powdered sugar, and salt until fully incorporated.
Carla Hall’s Christmas Day Treat: Rum Balls|Carla Hall|December 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Other versions are coated in marzipan, or dusted in powder sugar.
One Cake to Rule Them All: How Stollen Stole Our Hearts|Molly Hannon|December 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Aristide washed and powdered Jean himself, the landlord lounging by, pipe in mouth, administering suggestions.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol|William J. Locke
The girl began to hum, as she powdered her nose with a white glove, lying in a powder box.
Rosemary in Search of a Father|C. N. Williamson
His chief duty on the sugar plantation is to keep the monkeys out of the cane.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
Besides, there is always a bunch of bananas hanging inside the house, and he has sugar-cane in abundance.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade
Until a few months ago, the boy has lived on a sugar plantation owned by a rich Tagal planter.
Alila, Our Little Philippine Cousin|Mary Hazelton Wade