powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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In a medium bowl beat cream and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium- high until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026 Expect crowds, expect powdered sugar everywhere and embrace the chaotic, lively energy that comes with it. Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026 Dust with powdered sugar if desired and cut into 16 squares. Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Expect crowds, powdered sugar everywhere and a chaotic, lively energy — which can be either charming or overwhelming, depending on how your kids handle bustling spaces. Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 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 9 May. 2026.

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