Cookbook:Powdered Sugar

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Powdered sugar is a type of highly refined, finely powdered sugar. It is also known as confectioners' sugar and icing sugar.

Usually, powdered sugar contains about 5% cornstarch to prevent clumping. This can have a thickening effect in recipes that are heated.