Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.

In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Place sugar in a shallow dish. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in sugar.

Place dough balls on prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-9 minutes until cookies are soft but set around edges.

Cool cookies on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.