Crispy Ginger Cookies - Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• Scant ¼ teaspoon salt
• Pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
• 1 large egg
• ⅓ cup molasses, such as Grandma's Original