Substitute for Powdered Sugar

Ultra-fine sugar with cornstarch; for frostings and dusting.

• Sugar & Sweeteners
• 2 options
• Also called confectioners sugar, icing sugar

1. 1

   Blended white sugar + cornstarch1 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cornstarch, blend 2 minutes

   Best

   Homemade version; close to store-bought.

   dusting, simple glazes
2. 2

   Maple sugar, blended fine1:1

   Adds maple flavor.

   frostings, dusting

Recipes that use powdered sugar

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10 min 375°F 220 cal

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10 min 350°F 240 cal

Blistered Sugar Snap Peas

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