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Can i use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar?

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Do not use powdered sugar in recipes that are already thickened to a desired point. Powdered sugar contains a small amount of cornstarch which acts as a thickening agent in cooking. Powdered sugar is granulated sugar that has been crushed into a finer powder. read more

Granulated sugar weighs more than the equivalent mass of powdered sugar. Because of this, use 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar for every 1 cup of granulated sugar you need. A straight substitution will not always yield the same result because of how sugar functions in recipes. read more

Powdered sugar is granulated sugar that has been processed into powdered form. Cornstarch is then added to prevent clumping during use. The consistency of powdered sugar makes it suitable for icings, meringue, and pastry creams. read more

Using powdered sugar in a recipe that calls for granulated sugar means substituting 1 3/4 cups of powdered sugar for every 1 cup of granulated sugar the recipe calls for. However, baked goods such as cookies and cakes will not rise as well with powdered sugar. read more

You can make powdered sugar from granulated sugar by simply blending 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until a fine powder. 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar can be substituted for 1 cup granulated sugar but the sucess of the recipe really depends on how you are using the sugar. read more

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