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
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened but still cool
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup molasses, (such as Grandma's Original)