In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.

Add maple syrup; mix well.

Combine the flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture.

Divide the dough into eight portions; Roll each portion into a 9-inch log.

Place 3-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 300F for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Cut into 1-inch slices (I use a pizza cutter and go through all on a sheet at once).

Remove to wire racks to cool.

Dust with confectioners' sugar.