1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus German chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. Hungry Jack 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

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 to 10 minutes. (Cookies will be soft in center.) cool 1 minute; remove from pans. Cool completely. 4 to 5 dozen cookies. HIGH ALTITUDE: Above 3500 feet - bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.