01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
03 - Beat the softened butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
04 - Mix in the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
06 - Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough, roll them in granulated sugar, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.