1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus German chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. instant mashed potato flakes
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 to 1/2 c. sugar
1 can chocolate or chocolate fudge frosting

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all cookie ingredients except nut and sugar; blend well. Stir in nuts. Let stand 5 minutes. Refrigerate several hours. Shape dough into balls and roll in sugar to coat. Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart and flatten slightly with palm of hand. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Frost with chocolate or chocolate fudge frosting.