i want to make caramels but I'm out of granulated sugar. can I use powdered sugar instead?

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HalfPint · Answer

No!  Most powdered sugar has cornstarch to keep the sugar from clumping together.  That cornstarch is going to burn and that's not a good thing.

Nozlee S. · Answer

Sadly, no! Powdered sugar doesn't react to heating in the same way as granulated.