Smarties Cookie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven 180 degrees Celsius, gas 4.
2. 2
   Beat butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Beat in the syrup.
4. 4
   Work in half the flour.
5. 5
   Stir in the smarties with the remaining flour.
6. 6
   Work the dough together with your fingers.
7. 7
   Divide into 14 balls.
8. 8
   Place them well apart on a baking sheet; do not flatten.
9. 9
   Bake for 12 minutes until pale golden at the edges only.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.
11. 11
    These will keep for 4 days in a container.