In a large stand mixer combine the butter, sugar, egg and molasses. Mix for a minute or two until well combined.

Combine the flour, cloves, ginger cinnamon and baking soda and sift together.

Slowly add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture and mix until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Once chilled, scoop 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll into balls. Roll them around in a small cup of sugar and set onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies onto a cooling rack to cool.