Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with backing paper.
In medium pan heat the butter, sugar and syrup.
Add the bicarbonate of soda and mix well.
Add all the dry ingredients to the hot mixture and mix well.
Take a spoonful of the mixture, roll it into a ball and the push down a bit with your fingers.
Cook for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven, leave to cool slightly then transfer to a cooling rack.