"Sifted confectioners" refers to confectioners' sugar that has been passed through a fine sieve to remove any lumps or impurities, resulting in a smooth and powdery texture. Full definition
COOKIES: 1 1/2 cups all - purpose flour, plus more for work surface 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch - process cocoa powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners sugar 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (erinsfoodfiles.com)
In a mixer bowl I added 2 sticks of butter and 3 1/2 cups of sifted confectioners sugar. (ashleymarieskitchen.com)
Sprinkle the top with sifted confectioners sugar, top with jalapeño pepper and serve immediately. (tabasco.com)