Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg. Mix until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until well combined to form a dough.

Place granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Roll dough into 1.5-inch balls and coat in the sugar.

Arrange dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-9 minutes until cookies are soft but set. Allow to cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Enjoy your warm, chewy molasses cookies!