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powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add flour mixture to powdered sugar mixture, beating until dough just comes together, 1 to 2 minutes. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 When sandwiched together and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies become an elegant holiday treat. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025 Just before bringing it to the table, dust the cake with powdered sugar. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 10 Nov. 2025 They’re boiled and rolled in breadcrumbs browned in butter, topped with powdered sugar, and served warm. Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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“Powdered sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/powdered%20sugar. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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