Crispy Gingersnaps

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (leveled off)
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 cup unsalted butter (softened but cool)
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup molasses (such as Grandma's Original)