Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the molasses and egg until smooth and well combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.

Scoop the dough and roll it into 1-inch balls, then roll each ball in powdered sugar until well coated.

Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.