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How to Make Powdered Sugar

Learn how to make powdered sugar in your own kitchen. Just one ingredient and three minutes are all you need to make it yourself.
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade powdered sugar, how to make confectioner sugar, how to make icing sugar, powdered sugar
Calories: 31kcal
Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

  • sugar {as much as needed}

Instructions

  • Place the desired amount of sugar in a food processor, high-powered blender, or Magic Bullet.
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  • Process for 1-3 minutes, or until it has reached your desired consistency. {Do stay near the blender while it is processing.}
  • Finished powdered sugar should be fine, and easy to sift.

Notes

  1. If using a blender or food processor, I find it best to place a damp towel over the top to catch any escaping powdered sugar.
  2. If you're making more than 2 cups of sugar, separate it into multiple batches for processing.
  3. Stay in the same room with the blender while it is processing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sugar: 8g