Favorite Macaron Tips and Tricks 1. Put macaron batter in a piping bag 2. Twist the top to ensure your batter does not squeeze out. 3. Cut a very small tip off to pipe. 4. Hold bag vertically, and pipe about a quarter size dollop of batter, 5. Hold bag with your dominant hand towards the tip to control how much batter comes out, and the less dominant hand towards the twisted top. 6. Once piped, let Macarons dry. They will form a skin after sitting at room temp for about 20-30 minutes. 7. Bake an