1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick silicone baking pads.

2. Cream together the butter and sugars until fluffy.

3. Add the egg yolk, corn syrup, vanilla, and maple extracts; mix well and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

4. Combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.

5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, blending thoroughly.

6. Roll the dough into 1.5-inch balls, then roll each ball in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar.

7. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.

9. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.