March Madness^® Cookies

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Line two 18x26-inch baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 3 -In a large bowl, add the butter, 1 1/4 cups of the confectioners' sugar, the orange zest, and the salt and, using an electric hand mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4 -In a small bowl, add the orange juice and the Champagne and stir to combine.

Step 5 -Add the flour and the juice-Champagne mixture to the butter mixture, adding a little at a time and alternating between the two, and beating after each addition.

Step 6 -Add the cookie dough to a pastry bag with a star tip.

Step 7 -Pipe the dough in 2-inch circles about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 8 -Bake until the edges of the cookies are set, about 10-12 minutes.

Step 9 -Allow the cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes.

Step 10 -Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11 -Serve dusted with the extra confectioners' sugar.