powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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To make the frosting, in a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, 1 cup of the powdered sugar, ⅔ cup of cocoa powder and two tablespoons of the milk. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026 If too thin, add more powdered sugar. Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026 Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026 This dessert speaks for itself, requiring no more than a sprinkling of powdered sugar. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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