In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, egg and molasses. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Gradually add to molasses mixture and mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter up a large cookie sheet.
Spread granulated sugar on a plate.
Shape the dough into small balls about 1½ inch diameter. Roll each dough into sugar and place on greased cookie sheet making sure spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11 to 14 minutes or until set. Cool for few minutes before serving. Yum!
Recipe by The Gluten Free at https://www.theglutenfree.com/gluten-free-gingersnaps/