Heat the oven. 180 degrees C, Gas 4, 160 degrees C for a fan oven.
Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and creamy.
Add the syrup and beat that in.
Work in half the flour.
Stir in the choc chips and the rest of the flour.
Work into a dough with your fingers, form the dough into 14 balls.
Place the balls on a baking tray, spaced well apart, do not flatten them!
Bake for 12 - 14 minutes until flat and the edges are a pale gold.
Cool on a wire rack.
