In a separate bowl combine, flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves, and nutmeg.

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar. Add the molasses and egg, continue mixing until well combined.

Slowly spoon in the flour mixture into the mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.

Cover the bowl and chill the dough in the refrigerator until firm. Approximately 30 mins to 1 hour.

Pour the remaining ⅓ cup of sugar into a shallow dish. Using a 2 tsp cookie scoop measure out dough and form it into a ball, roll it in the sugar and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cookies should be spaced 1½ inches apart.