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A measuring cup of homemade powdered sugar is displayed on a tea towel next to a sifter.
How to Make Powdered Sugar
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

I'll show you how to make powdered sugar, also called confectioner's sugar, so you'll never run out when making any of your favorite baking recipes!

Course: Ingredient
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 2 cups (16oz/450g) granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoon cornflour (cornstarch)
Instructions
  1. First, you need a small, powerful blender, like a spice grinder, Nutri bullet, Vitamix, or food processor. I had the best success in a blender. You might have to try a few different appliances to see what works best.

  2. Add in the sugar and cornflour/cornstarch. The cornflour is important as it keeps the sugar dry.

  3. Blend it all together until fine, around 4-5 minutes. Stop, and stir with a spatula to make sure it gets mixed all around so that it is all blended.

  4. After a few minutes, run it through your fingers; if it feels gritty, then keep blending. You might still feel a little texture at the end, but that’s ok. If you can’t seem to get it really fine, you might need to try a smaller, stronger blender.

  5. Store your Homemade Powdered sugar in an airtight container; it will keep indefinitely.

Watch the Recipe Video!