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

In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add in the egg, molasses, grated orange zest, and grated ginger, mixing until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in the crystallized ginger gently.

Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.

Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers are soft.

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.