how many grams in a tablespoon of powdered sugar?

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• How much powdered sugar do I need for a single donut glaze?
  Two to three tablespoons (about 14-21 g) sifted into a teaspoon of milk and a drop of vanilla makes enough glaze to coat one large donut or two small ones. Powdered sugar's fineness lets the glaze grab the warm donut surface immediately, and the cornstarch helps it set to a thin shell instead of soaking in.
• Is a tablespoon enough to sweeten whipped cream?
  For one cup of heavy cream, one to two tablespoons of powdered sugar (7-14 g) is the typical range. Granulated works too, but the crystals don't fully dissolve in cold cream and you'll feel them on the tongue. The cornstarch in powdered sugar also stabilizes the foam slightly, holding peaks longer when the cream sits on a pie.
• Can I make a snickerdoodle coating with powdered sugar by the tablespoon?
  Classic snickerdoodles use granulated for the cinnamon-sugar roll because the crystals stay visible on the cracked surface. Some recipes call for a powdered-sugar coating instead — usually 2-3 tablespoons (14-21 g) mixed with cinnamon, rolled while the cookies are still warm. The result is softer and whiter, more like a Mexican wedding cookie than a traditional snickerdoodle.

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