What is confectioner sugar?

Question

--is this the type of sugar you put into our coffee?

Answer 1

icing sugar (in Canada)

it can also be "super fine" sugar in some cases, but its more likely icing sugar which has a little corn startch mixed into it

Answer 2

Confectioner sugar = powdered sugar.

Powdered sugar is a soft, very white, and fluffier version of granulated sugar.

Answer 3

you can put it into your coffee... it's powdered sugar... in basic terms it's sugar that has been ground until it's a fine powder!!! Mostly used in baked goods for frostings and such!!!  

Answer 4

powdered sugar

Answer 5

Powdered sugar.  It's much finer then granulated.  Hmm-never heard of it going in to coffee, but I don't think it'd ruin it.  The type of sugar that you usually put in to coffee is Granulated, which is coarser.

Answer 6

Powdered sugar is also called confectioners sugar. It is a sugar and cornstarch combination that is powdered. I have made it in my Osterizer on the puree setting. If you put it in coffee the cornstarch will give it a milky look and a weird taste. You should maybe stick to refined or raw sugar.  

Answer 7

You'll find it in your local grocery store as "powdered sugar".