Step 1

In a large bowl, add the sugar, butter, molasses, and egg and beat on medium until light and fluffy.

Step 2

Add in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt, Stir well with a spatula until fully combined.

Step 3

Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.

Step 5

Pour approximately 1/2 cup of sugar into a small bowl (for rolling).

Step 6

Use a medium cookie scoop to shape the dough into approx. 1" balls. Roll in sugar and place 12 per baking sheet onto your prepared sheets.

Step 7

Bake for 9-10 minutes or until just set (they will puff up then flatten while baking).

Step 8

Remove from oven and let stand on the cookie sheet for 1 minute before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Enjoy!