COMBINE CHOCOLATE CHIPS AND CHOCOLATE SYRUP IN A SMALL SAUCEPAN, COOK OVER LOW HEAT UNTIL CHIPS MELT, STIRRING CONSTANTLY. REMOVE FROM HEAT, STIR IN APRICOTS, CEREAL AND CRUSHED COOKIES.
SHAPE MIXTURE INTO 24, 3/4" BALLS, USING A LEVEL TABLESPOON FOR EACH BALL.