In a large bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter, brown sugar and 50 grams granulated until light and fluffy about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed
Add egg, vanilla extract, golden syrup and molasses and beat well until well combined.
Sift in flour, ginger powder, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt. Beat on low speed until combined.
Cover the dough with a plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 170C fan/190C/375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add 50 grams of granulated sugar to a small bowl. Scoop two tablespoons of dough (approximately 50 grams each). Roll each ball of dough and then roll into sugar. Place balls on the baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cookies in an airtight container for 7 days.