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Powdered Sugar

Baking

Finely ground white sugar with cornstarch, for frostings, glazes, and dusting. Also called confectioners' sugar.

3 substitutes

Substitutes

Granulated Sugar (blended)

1 cup granulated = 1 cup powdered

Blend 30 seconds in blender/processor. Add 1 tsp cornstarch per cup.

βœ…Best for: frostings, glazes, dusting

Coconut Sugar (blended)

1:1 blended fine

Tan/brown with caramel flavor. Adds color.

βœ…Best for: dusting, dark frostings
⚠️Not for: white frostings, royal icing

Xylitol (blended)

1:1 blended fine

Sugar-free option. Toxic to dogs β€” keep away from pets.

βœ…Best for: sugar-free frostings, dusting
⚠️Not for: homes with dogs, caramelizing