confectioners' sugar


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con·fec·tion·ers' sugar

(kən-fĕk′shə-nərz)
n.
Finely pulverized sugar, usually with cornstarch added. Also called powdered sugar.
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confectioners' sugar

or

confectionery sugar

n
(Cookery) the US term for icing sugar
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confec′tioners' sug′ar


n.
an extra-fine variety of powdered sugar. Symbol: XXXX
[1890–95]
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Translations

confectioners' sugar

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2 A1/4 c plus 1 tbsp confectioners' sugar, plus more, for dusting
Cool completely, garnish with confectioners' sugar and whipped topping.
Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract to the almond-and-coconut mixture, stirring to incorporate.
Cocoa sauce: 4 tablespoons raw cocoa powder; 21/2 tablespoons runny honey; 21/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted To serve: 150g Greek yoghurt; 50g dried berries, such as goji, acai, cranberries etc; 100g mixed fresh berries such as blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants etc; icing/ confectioners' sugar METHOD 1.
| Modern Pancakes published by Ryland Peters & Small (PS9.99) SEEDED BAKED PANCAKE WITH BERRIES & COCOA SAUCE berries such as blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants etc; icing/ confectioners' sugar the pancake batter and transfer to the oven.
Cocoa sauce: 4 tablespoons raw cocoa powder; 21/2 tablespoons runny honey; 21/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted To serve: 150g Greek yoghurt; 50g dried berries, such as goji, acai, cranberries etc; 100g mixed fresh 3 berries such as blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants etc; icing/ confectioners' sugar of 4 teaspoon mixed METHOD 1.
Reduce the speed and add confectioners' sugar and beat until fully incorporated.
Yield: 6-8 servings SHORTBREAD WITH PINK GRAPEFRUIT ICING 1 tablespoon chopped grapefruit zest 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 1 cup for icing 1 cup regular flour 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt, plus more for garnish 1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice For garnish: dried flowers, rose petals, pink peppercorns, and pink sanding sugar Lightly butter a 9-inch Springform pan.
accept cookies INGREDIENTS: 250g, plus 2tbs butter 375g plain/ all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting 150g icing/ confectioners' sugar 1 egg yolk 3-4tbs double cream Egg white, lightly beaten, for brushing Sanding, pearl or demerara/ turbinado sugar, to decorate METHOD: 1.
INGREDIENTS 4floz coconut oil; 375g all-purpose flour; 1tsp baking soda 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 25g sugar; 113g unsalted butter, softened; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 8flozs well-stirred sweetened cream of coconut; 6 flozs plain whole-milk yoghurt 2tsps vanilla extract For the frosting Two 8oz packages cream cheese, softened; 100g confectioners' sugar; 2flozs water, or as needed; 1tbsp dark rum; 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 75g unsweetened coconut flakes and 75g shredded coconut, toasted until golden brown METHOD 1.
INGREDIENTS 4floz coconut oil; 375g all-purpose flour; 1tsp baking soda 3/3 4 /tsp kosher salt; 25g sugar; 113g unsalted butter, softened; 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 8flozs well-stirred sweetened cream of coconut; 6flozs plain whole-milk yoghurt 2tsps vanilla extract For the frosting Two 8oz packages cream cheese, softened; 100g confectioners' sugar; 2flozs water, or as needed; 1tbsp dark rum; 1/2 /tsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 /tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 75g unsweetened coconut flakes and 75g shredded coconut, toasted until golden brown METHOD 1.
Note: To make icing for baked sugar cookies, mix confectioners' sugar and milk.