1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus German chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. mashed potato flakes
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter, melted
3 tbsp. milk
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4-1/2 c. sugar

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine first 7 ingredients; blend well. Stir in nuts. Let stand 5 minutes. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls into sugar; gently toss until sugar coated.

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Cookies will be soft in center. Cool 1 minute; remove from pans. Cool completely. 4-5 dozen cookies.