powdered sugar

noun

US
: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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Place cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment at medium-high speed until very stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes; be careful not to overbeat so much that the cream separates. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025 Desserts ranged from the Bodega Special Cosmic Brownie, presumably reminiscent of your favorite grocery store guilty pleasure, and a powdered sugar donut mousse—hungry yet? About the Tablescape Lagavi also posted details from the table that added to the experience. Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2025 Cream cheese, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025 The dessert is delicious sprinkled with powdered sugar, cinnamon, or fresh mint. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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