In a medium bowl, sift all the dry ingredients together (chef’s tip: for this step only use 2 Tbsp of sugar, set another 2 Tbsp of sugar in a small bowl aside).
Cream the butter and sugar together and beat in the egg, then add water and molasses.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
Shape the dough into 12 small balls (the number of balls will vary according to the size of balls). Roll the balls in sugar and slightly flatten them (chef’s tip: use floured hands to shape the dough).
Bake for 12 minutes.
Let the cookies cool then transfer them to a rack to cool completely and enjoy.