1 pkg. pudding included German chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. instant 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 to 1/2 c. sugar

Combine all ingredients except nuts and sugar. 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 to 10 minutes. If desired, frost cookies.

FROSTING:

1 c. powdered sugar
2 tsp. cocoa
1 tbsp. soft butter
1 to 2 tbsp. milk

Combine and blend until smooth. Spread on cooled cookies. Makes 4 to 5 dozen cookies.