Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Then line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Sift the flour, ginger, cinnamon, ground cloves, baking soda and salt into a medium bowl, and then set aside.

In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the butter until whipped and creamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat into the butter until combined. Add the egg and molasses and beat until blended.

Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl then add the flour mixture in three parts, just mixing until it disappears. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop cookie mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet(s). Gently press the cookie dough down towards the baking sheet.

Bake cookies for 8 to 12 minutes or until edges are dry and tops are slightly cracked.

Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.