Yield: 3 Dozen
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
½ cup | Peanut butter |
¼ cup | Shortening |
½ cup | Packed brown sugar |
¼ cup | Granulated sugar |
1 \N | Egg |
1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
1 cup | All-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon | Baking soda |
½ teaspoon | Salt |
1 cup | 100% bran cereal |
1 cup | Shredded carrots |
½ cup | Chopped peanuts or |
\N \N | 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.