Peanut Butter 'n' Carrot Cookies

Ingredients

 * ½ cup peanut butter
 * ¼ cup shortening
 * ½ cup packed brown sugar
 * ¼ cup granulated sugar
 * 1 egg
 * 1 tbsp vanilla
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 1 tbsp baking soda
 * ½ tbsp salt
 * 1 cup 100% bran cereal
 * 1 cup shredded carrots
 * ½ cup chopped peanuts or sunflower seeds

Directions

 * 1) Cream peanut butter, shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.
 * 2) Mix flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture.
 * 3) Stir in cereal, carrots and peanuts.
 * 4) Form into 1-inch balls; place on baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
 * 5) Flatten with fork.
 * 6) Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
 * 7) Cool on racks.
 * 8) Store in airtight container.