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.