– 2 and 1/4 cups (285 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) – 1 teaspoon baking soda – 2 teaspoons ground ginger – 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – 1/2 teaspoon ground clove – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter softened – 1 cup (200 grams) light or dark brown sugar lightly packed – 1 large egg room temperature – 1/4 cup (60 ml) unsulphured molasse – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar optional