Combine flour, and spices
In another bowl cream butter and sugar with electric mixer on med. speed, until light and fluffy, then beat in egg yolk.
Add molasses, water, baking soda and the flour mixture. Mix thoroughly
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto greased baking sheet, leaving 2" between cookies. Bake 350° 12 minutes
Recipe submitted by Dobie on 1/29/01