Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, mix together the ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth.

Add baking soda, salt, and water and mix well.

Add egg and vanilla and stir to combine.

Add flour, half at a time, stirring until combined. Do not over-mix.

Using a 1 TBS cookie scoop, scoop dough and place on the cookie sheets 2 inches apart.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top of each cookie.

Bake cookies for 12-14 minutes, rotating halfway through, until just golden brown on the edges.

Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes prior to transferring to a wire rack.

Store in an airtight container or freeze.