Peanut Butter 'n' Carrot Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Combine peanut butter, shortening, packed brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl, then beat until creamy and well blended.

Add egg and vanilla to the mixture, stirring until fully incorporated.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.

Stir in 100% bran cereal, shredded carrots, and chopped peanuts or sunflower seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain slightly soft.

Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.