In a large mixing bowl or electric mixer, combine brown sugar, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and molasses. Whisk until smooth.
1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup molasses
Next, sift the cocoa powder and add the other dry ingredients. Stir to combine.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
Add the mini chocolate chips and gently fold them in the cookie dough.
3/4 cup chocolate chips
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Sprinkle with sugar for coating.
1/4 cup sugar
