Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop tablespoons of dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.