confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər 
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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To make frosting, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese, 1⁄2 cup of ghee, confectioner’s sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, lemon rind, and lemon juice in bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Junior Mints, Whoppers, Milk Duds, Raisinets and Tootsie Rolls are just a few popular candies that contain confectioner's glaze.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Add sifted confectioners sugar and whip until smooth.
—The Enquirer, 3 Jan. 2025
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, yogurt and almond extract until well combined.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Junior Mints, Whoppers, Milk Duds, Raisinets and Tootsie Rolls are just a few popular candies that contain confectioner's glaze.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Add sifted confectioners sugar and whip until smooth.
—The Enquirer, 3 Jan. 2025
In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar, yogurt and almond extract until well combined.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Confectioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectioner. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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confectioner
noun
con·fec·tion·er
kən-ˈfek-sh(ə-)nər
: a manufacturer of or dealer in confections
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