2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder

1 and 1/4 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup  unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar (I recommend dark)

1/3 cup unsulphured or dark molasses

1 large egg, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling