Instant mashed potato puffs
1 c. brown sugar (packed)
1/2 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. shortening
2 eggs
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 c. chopped nuts
3 c. quick cooking rolled oats

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare potatoes as directed on package for 2 servings (1 cup); set aside.

Cream sugars, shortening, eggs, water and vanilla until fluffy; stir in potatoes.

Measure flour by sifting. Blend flour, salt, soda and spices; stir in. Fold in raisins, nuts and rolled oats. Drop by rounded teaspoons of dough on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake about 10 minutes. Store in container with a tight fitting cover. About 5 dozen.

A soft old fashioned cookie. They are good for mailing because the mashed potatoes keep them moist and tender.