In a large bowl using an electric hand-held mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and molasses until fluffy.
In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and spices.
Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix on LOW speed until combined.
Chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the extra white sugar to coat. Place 12 cookie dough balls on each pan.
Bake for 10-12 minute or until the cookies begin to crack on top.
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.