Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a stand mixer or large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar. Add the egg, molasses, and fresh ginger and mix until well combined.
In another bowl, add the flours, baking soda, cloves, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk to combine. Add to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Make sure you don't overmix.
Make small dough balls about the size of a golf ball and roll in the sugar. Place each ball onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes and let cool on a cooling rack before serving. Enjoy!