Sun Up Cookies

Sun Up Cookies

The Most Balanced Cookie Yet

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 45m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

243
calories
9.6g
fat
37.9g
carbohydrates
2.8g
protein
41mg
cholesterol
202mg
sodium
Sun Up Cookies

Recipe Description

I love baking, but I also love knowing that my treats are balanced.

This Sun Up Cookie ensures all that! With a general cookie dough mix, folding in raisins, coconut and wheat flake cereal, this cookie has that feel-good with healthy touch.

The recipe is easy to follow and quick to make, for that weekly cookie jar treat or that last minute teatime visitor! Grab it for your quick on the go crunchie or pair it with a pot of milky, Earl Grey tea, I promise, it’s yum!

To make Sun Up Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sun Up Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    5 min

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F.

  2. 2

    Combine butter and sugar

    2 min
    Step 2 - Sun Up Cookies

    In a medium bowl, lightly beat the brown sugar and butter.

  3. 3

    Add the dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 3 - Sun Up Cookies

    Add the flour, baking soda, salt, white sugar and baking powder and mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the wet ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Sun Up Cookies

    Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well.

  5. 5

    Fold in filling

    2 min
    Step 5 - Sun Up Cookies

    Fold in the raisins, coconut and wheat flake cereal.

  6. 6

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 6 - Sun Up Cookies

    Drop a teaspoon portion for each cookie onto the cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. Under cook for a chewy cookie.

  7. 7

    Serve

    20 min
    Step 7 - Sun Up Cookies

    Remove from the oven and cool before serving.

This Sun Up Cookie is your safe choice when choosing a yummy, yet healthy-ish cookie recipe! Who doesn’t love a well balanced cookie? Quick to prepare for your surprise tea-time guest! Try it on your own and tag #cookmerecipes in your cookie posts!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Alessia
April 25, 2025
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Simple and delicious.

Megan Johnson
March 15, 2025
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Delicious! I baked these Sun Up Cookies with my kids last weekend, and they loved adding the raisins and coconut. They were super easy to make and perfect for our family movie night. We paired them with hot chocolate, and it was just perfect. Can't wait to make them again!

Rebecca
January 10, 2024
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These cookies are amazing! I made them for a small gathering, and everyone loved them. I appreciate that they are balanced with healthy ingredients. Definitely a go-to recipe for quick treats!

Ethan Johnson
October 6, 2023
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Superb! These Sun Up Cookies are a game changer for our family baking nights! My kids love the crunch from the wheat flakes, and I feel good knowing they’re healthy. We enjoyed them under our backyard sun, sharing laughs and bites. Definitely making these again!

Bella
October 2, 2023
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Simply delicious!

Cathy
April 14, 2023
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Delicious

Viola Thompson
February 23, 2023
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These Sun Up Cookies are just fantastic! My kids loved them, and I felt good serving this healthy twist. They were perfect for after-school snacks, thank you for the great recipe!

Michael Johnson
September 6, 2022
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Delicious!

James Thompson
March 27, 2022
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Baked these for the kids' playdate. They loved them, clever twist with the cereal.

Karen
January 25, 2021
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Super simple! Kids love them for breakfast snacks.

Quinn
April 19, 2020
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These cookies are yum! I baked them for a family gathering and everyone loved them. The combo of raisins and coconut makes them unique and special. Easy to make too, perfect for busy moms like me!

Carl
November 24, 2019
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I made the Sun Up Cookies last weekend for a family gathering. They were a hit with my kids! The combination of raisins and coconut gives them a nice twist. The recipe was super easy to follow, perfect for busy days. I will definitely be making these again soon!

DelightfulDiane
September 24, 2019
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So very yummy!

Chad93
September 20, 2019
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These Sun Up Cookies are just awesome! I whipped them up for a family gathering, and they disappeared so fast. Love how they’re healthy but still taste sweet. Definetly gonna keep this recipe in my rotation for sure. Great for snacking, no doubt.

Athina
May 15, 2019
Verified

Yummy-yummy! Quick and easy! Thank you, Jelena!

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