Maple Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 cup real maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

4 cups flour

1/3 cup granulated sugar, for decoration

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease cookie sheet.  In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar.  Add the egg, syrup, and vanilla.  Mix until well blended.  Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.  Stir into mixture until well blended.  Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in sugar.  Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart and flatten slightly.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes.  Cool on wire rack.