Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Beat the butter and shortening until smooth.

Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.

Mix in the molasses.

Stir in the egg.

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Add to the batter and mix until combined. Scrape the bowl as needed.

Use a tablespoon-sized dough scoop to form balls of dough. Roll in the sanding sugar. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet and flatten with the bottom of a glass cup.

Bake at 375˚F for 7-9 minutes. Immediately after removing from the oven, slide parchment sheet covered with cookies onto the cooling rack.