Cut each date in half, lengthwise, and open to reveal the pit. Removed the pit from the date and use your fingers to spread it open. Repeat with remaining dates.
Portion chorizo into 8 even pieces. Stuff each date with one portion of the chorizo. Wrap and form the date around the chorizo.
Cut each strip of bacon in half. Place one date on a half strip of bacon. Wrap the end of the bacon over the top of the date, and then roll the date in the bacon until it's completely covered.
Stick a toothpick through the end of the bacon and the date to hold the bacon in place. Repeat with remaining bacon and dates.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place dates in the hot skillet, and cook on each side for about 2 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crispy. (You'll have to press the toothpick all the way through to the other side of the date to cook all the sides. just turn the date over so the toothpick is down, and use a pair of tongs to press the date down until the toothpick goes through.)
Remove the skillet from the heat, and drizzle the dates with syrup, if desired. (This give a little extra sweetness.)