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

Procedures

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.