Follow these easy steps to create your own delicious Molasses Crinkles:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Egg and Molasses: Mix in the egg and molasses, blending until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle.
7. Form Cookies: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
8. Roll in Sugar: Roll each ball in granulated sugar until fully coated.
9. Bake: Place the sugar-coated balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are soft.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Following these steps will help you create wonderfully chewy and flavorful Molasses Crinkles that you and your loved ones will enjoy.