Peanut Butter 'n' Carrot Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup peanut butter
 * 1/4 cup shortening
 * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
 * 1/4 cup granulated sugar
 * 1 egg
 * 1 tbsp vanilla
 * 1 cup all-purpose flour
 * 1 tbsp baking soda
 * 1/2 tbsp salt
 * 1 cup 100% bran cereal
 * 1 cup shredded carrots
 * 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or
 * sunflower seeds

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