In a large bowl cream together the butter, sugar, and brown sugar. Add in the vanilla, maple syrup, and egg and mix well to combine.
In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and cream of tartar.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Chill the dough for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
In a small bowl combine the sugar and cinnamon.
Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls. Roll the balls in the cinnamon sugar mixture and place on a baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the tops have cracked and the cookies look set.
Remove from oven and cool for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.