Preparation Steps

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add in the egg and molasses, mixing well until combined.
• In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to form a dough.
• Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb to make a small indent in the center of each ball.
• Fill each indentation with a tiny spoonful of your preferred jam. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Let them cool on the sheet for a minute before transferring to a wire rack.