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It could also be garnished with a dusting of confectioners' sugar, sprinkling of toasted pecans, walnuts, or almonds, or a few leaves of fresh mint or thyme for a pop of color.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 June 2024
The whole thing is brushed with butter and dusted with confectioners' sugar.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
Let cool slightly, then dust generously with confectioners' sugar.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 29 Nov. 2023
Drizzle with additional maple syrup, or top with a dusting of confectioners' sugar for a decadent addition to your brunch table.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of confectioners' sugar was
circa 1889
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“Confectioners' sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confectioners%27%20sugar. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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confectioners' sugar
noun
: finely powdered sugar
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