1/2 c Peanut butter
1/4 c Shortening
1/2 c Packed brown sugar
1/4 c Granulated sugar
1 Egg
1 t Vanilla
1 c All-purpose flour
1 t Baking soda
1/2 t Salt
1 c 100% bran cereal
1 c Shredded carrots
1/2 c Chopped peanuts or
Sunflower seeds 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.