- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together, then set aside.
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy and lightened in color, then mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- Slowly mix in dry ingredients until fully incorporated. If desired, chill dough for 30-40 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them onto ungreased baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
- Place baking sheet in oven and bake for 10-11 minutes, or until edges are just lightly browned.
- For the glaze, if using: whisk together powdered sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl, then mix in maple syrup and whisk until smooth. Whisk in milk if necessary.
- Pour over cooled cookies and let set.
