Mix the flour, ground cloves, ground ginger, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Set these dry ingredients aside.

In a mixing bowl, blend together the vegetable oil and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy. Add the molasses and egg, and mix until combined.

Lower the mixer speed and gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mix until just blended.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to make it easier to handle.

Preheat your oven to 375ºF and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Move the oven rack to just above the center.

Form the dough into 1-inch balls, roll each in granulated sugar, and place on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375ºF. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.