Icing Sugar Substitute Recipe

Say goodbye to store-bought icing sugar! This recipe shows you how to make your own powdered sugar substitute in just minutes using simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Perfect for baking and decorating, this homemade version is just as delicious and much more cost-effective.

Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 1 mins
Calories 784.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 1.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Icing Sugar Substitute

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How to Make Icing Sugar Substitute

  1. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a high-speed blender.
  2. Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is finely powdered and resembles icing sugar.
  3. Sift the powdered sugar through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining lumps (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

798g

Fat

0g

Carbs

67g