Preheat oven to 375°F.\n\n1. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar, oil, molasses, and egg.\n2. Separately, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir into the molasses mixture.\n3. Roll dough into 1 ¼ inch balls. Then roll each ball in white sugar.\n4. Place balls 2 inches apart on parchment paper.\n\nBake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until center is firm. Cool on wire racks.