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A small bowl of powdered sugar
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How to Make Powdered Sugar

Learn how to make powdered sugar in minutes with just two pantry items and a blender in this super easy recipe tutorial.
Prep Time1 minute
Total Time1 minute
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to make powdered sugar
Servings: 64 tablespoons (4 cups total)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Gather 2 cups granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch.
    granulated sugar and cornstarch in 2 bowls
  • Pour both ingredients into a high-powered blender, food processor, or spice grinder (see important note below.)
    Pouring granulated sugar into a blender
  • Blend until it's no longer granulated, but instead is a fine, fluffy powdered sugar. (This can take anywhere from 30 seconds to 5 minutes depending on the machine you're using.)
    Powdered sugar in a personal blender
  • Use powdered sugar immediately or save it for later. Sift before using to get rid of any clumps and fluff it back up again.
    A heaping measuring cup of powdered sugar

Notes

Blender. I have had the best results using a high power blender (such as a Vitamix.) A food processor also works and so does a spice grinder (but only with smaller amounts of sugar.) You need an appliance with a very strong motor or it won't be able to blend the sugar extra fine.
Cornstarch. The cornstarch is necessary for long-term storage, however if you'll be using the powdered sugar immediately, it can be omitted.
Tips, other sugars, and storage. Helpful tips, using different types of sugar, and proper storage information is all included in the article.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.001g | Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 0.1mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.004mg