In another bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves.
Add the flour mix to the butter mixture, mixing until well blended.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Shape the cookie dough into 1 inch balls. ** If the dough is too sticky to roll, put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes to harden it up before rolling. **
Roll the balls in the sugar, then place them on a cookie sheet. Do not press them down!
Bake for 10 – 12 minutes, or until edges of the cookies are lightly browned.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let cool for 2 – 3 minutes.