powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Beat in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, then beat in cream and salt until smooth, about 1 minute. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026 Allow to cool before sprinkling, if desired, with powdered sugar or melt additional chocolate chips with a touch of water and drizzle over cake. Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026 They are finished with a healthy sprinkling of powdered sugar or, sometimes, icing. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026 Whisk in remaining powdered sugar. Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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