corn syrup

noun

: a syrup containing dextrins, maltose, and dextrose that is obtained by partial hydrolysis of cornstarch

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And the base is made with peanut butter is the primary flavoring and is corn syrup. Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024 How To Make Cookie Icing Don't bother pulling out that mixer—a quick mix by hand is all that's needed to bring together this cookie icing: Combine ingredients: Stir together powdered sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, and 3 tablespoons milk. Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024 The addition of corn syrup helps ensure your icing will be not only shiny but soft to the bite. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Nov. 2024 Light corn syrup: Brushed over the cookies to help the sprinkles adhere. Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for corn syrup 

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corn syrup was in 1903

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“Corn syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corn%20syrup. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

corn syrup

noun
: a syrup obtained from cornstarch and used in baked goods and candy

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