Circle Macaron Guide (Free Printable PDF)

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Print a macaron guide to pipe perfectly circle macarons every time. This template will allow you to pipe various-sized macarons with just one printable sheet.

Why should I use a teamplate?

Using a macaron guide helps to ensure all of your macarons are piped to approximately the same size. Unless you have lots and lots of practice free-handing macaron sizes, you'll likely need a template to help you with the sizing.

Why should I use a teamplate?

Evenly-sized macaron shells will bake in the same time frame and look more visually appealing.

How do I use a macaron guide?

1. Determine what size macarons you want. The standard macaron size is 1.5 inches - 2 inches. However, you can also make mini macarons that are around ½ inch or small macarons around 1 inch.

How do I use a macaron guide?

2. Fill your piping bag with macaron batter. Push part of the side of the piping bag into the piping tip to ensure nothing leaks out. Set the bag inside a tall glass, and pull the remaining top of the piping bag out over the outside of the glass to make pouring the batter easy and clean.

How do I use a macaron guide?

3. Pipe the macarons. Remember that the macaron batter will spread slightly after you finish piping. Whatever circle you pipe to, the batter will spread to the next largest circle. For example, if you want 1.5 inch macarons, only pipe to the 1.25 inch dotted line since the batter will slowly spread to the 1.5 inch line.

Macaron Piping Tips

Hold the bag at a 90-degree angle about ¼ inch above the baking sheet.

Macaron Piping Tips

Do not move the piping bag while squeezing out the batter to ensure an even circle. This macaron template has a dot in the center of the guide to help you pipe perfect circles.

Macaron Piping Tips

Once you have piped your desired macaron size, release pressure on the piping bag and flick your wrist without lifting up.

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