Did You Know? You Can Make Powdered Sugar in a Vitamix Blender

Out of powdered sugar? You may already have what you need to make it yourself.

It’s a useful kitchen trick when you need powdered sugar for a recipe or simply want a finishing touch for baked goods and breakfast favorites. Once it’s ready, use it to dust lemon bars and thumbprint cookies, or sprinkle it over waffles and pancakes before serving.

How to Make Powdered Sugar in a Vitamix Blender

Add 1 cup (300 g) granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the Vitamix container and secure the lid. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds.

The result is a quick homemade powdered sugar you can use whenever a recipe calls for it, or anytime a little dusting of sweetness is in order.

Put Your Powdered Sugar to Use

Homemade powdered sugar works especially well as a simple finishing touch. Dust it over lemon bars or thumbprint cookies for a classic presentation, or add a light sprinkle to waffles and pancakes just before serving.

Explore the recipes below for more ways to use it.