Preheat oven to Fahrenheit 350°
Cream together butter and brown sugar
Add 1 egg and mix until fluffy
Add molasses and again whip until creamy
Stir in flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt until combined
Roll into 1 oz balls and coat in thick turbinado or natural sugar
Place on cookie sheet leaving space in between for cookies to spread
Bake at Fahrenheit 350° for 7-9 minutes
Transfer to a wire rack and cool to the touch
Best served warm