In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, soda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and salt, then set aside.
In a large bowl or the the bowl of an electric stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and molasses until combined. Add in the dry ingredient mixture and beat just until combined. Cover dough and chill for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls. Pour a generous amount of sugar onto a plate to cover the bottom. Roll each ball in the sugar until coated.
Place on a cookie sheet covered with parchment or a silicon baking mat. Bake for 7-9 minutes, until set and beginning to crack slightly. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then transfer to wire cooling rack to cool completely. Serve or store in an airtight container.