powdered sugar

noun

: sugar that has been ground into a fine powder

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The illusion of molten steel was basically water and mineral oil mixed with a little powdered sugar; creative lighting and heaters placed below the cameras—plus a few CGI sparks in the background—did the rest. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The filling is wrapped in a wonton wrapper, fried and finished with caramel and powdered sugar. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Simply press them through a fine mesh strainer to extract the juice before mixing with tart lemon juice, melted butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. — Barrett Heald, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for powdered sugar

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