How to Use powdered sugar in a Sentence

powdered sugar

noun
  • The whole park smells like mulling spices and powdered sugar.
    — Tamara Shopsin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Place the powdered sugar in a bowl.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Toss them with powdered sugar while still warm.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
  • If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
    — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Top with maple syrup or powdered sugar.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
  • That’s where the powdered sugar comes in.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Cream cheese, lemon juice, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Do not dust the bars with powdered sugar until ready to serve.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 July 2023
  • The cake is served on its own with just a dusting of powdered sugar.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2025
  • Whisk the powdered sugar and roll the cookies in it while still warm.
    — Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Torres then spots a big bowl of powdered sugar, and an idea forms.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Transfer the dough balls to the powdered sugar and turn to coat.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Slide the matzah brei on to a plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar.
    — Joan Elovitz Kazan, Journal Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Top with fresh berries, if desired, and dust with powdered sugar.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Fold in powdered sugar by hand to meringue mixture.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Stir to blend, adding more powdered sugar if desired.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Once cake has cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar.
    — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Once it's done, dust your creation with powdered sugar, and voila!
    — Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024
  • This sweet treat is made with lemon juice, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour.
    — Brittany Natale, Redbook, 10 May 2023
  • Skip the frosting and dust with powdered sugar.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Once baked, it is sprinkled with powdered sugar.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
  • Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a small dusting of powdered sugar on top.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 6 Mar. 2023
  • If the glaze is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar to thicken it up.
    — Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
  • Garnish with a sprinkle or two of powdered sugar and more mint.
    — Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 May 2023
  • Add designs with our free stencils and a shake of powdered sugar.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Just add some honey and powdered sugar and your sweet treat is complete.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The whole thing is dusted with powdered sugar and topped with pancake syrup.
    — Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
  • If the dough seems too sticky, add more powdered sugar a tablespoon at a time.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025

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