powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Elvira's next plan is to welcome her customers to free Albanian pancakes for 8 a.m. breakfast, called petulas (made with eggs, flour, sourdough, cheese and powdered sugar). Violet Bucaro, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025 Triple Chocolate Mini Donuts: Chocolate mini donuts dusted with powdered sugar, drizzled with chocolate icing, and topped with chocolate sprinkles and mini milk chocolate chips. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025 Add powdered sugar, almond extract, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt; beat on medium speed until ingredients are incorporated and mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 30 June 2025 Prepare glaze: whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 27 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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