Hawaiian Cookie Tarts

Ingredients

• 1.8 cups flour 
• 0.5 cup apple sauce 
• 0.3 pound butter 
• 1 cup coconut or 
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch 
• 1  eggs 
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 cup pineapple preserves 
• 2 cups powdered sugar 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• wire rack
• muffin tray

Directions

1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl combine flour, powdered sugar, and cornstarch. Using a spoon, mix in apple sauce and vanilla extract until a soft dough forms.Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place in prepared muffin pans. Press dough in bottom and up the side of each muffin cup.
2. Bake the dough-lined cup for about 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove the muffin pan from the oven and let rest for a few minutes. Spoon 1 teaspoon of preserves into each muffin cup.In a small bowl mix together sugar, egg and coconut with a fork until well blended. Spoon a teaspoon of coconut mixture over preserves in each cup.
4. Bake 23 -33 minutes or until cookie crusts are lightly golden brown. Cool in pans on a cooling rack for 30 minutes.Gently remove each cookie tart, sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve!