Name: Peanut Butter 'n Carrot Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup 100% bran cereal; 1 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or sunflower seeds

Peanut Butter 'n Carrot Cookies

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time12 min

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Yield: 3 dozen.

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 350 degrees F (180C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on racks. Store in airtight container.