Begin by preheating the oven to a temperature of 350°F (approximately 175°C). Prepare two cookie sheets by lining them with high-quality parchment paper to prevent sticking.

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until it achieves a fluffy and light consistency, roughly 20 seconds in duration. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and molasses to the bowl. Continue to mix these ingredients until they are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth and uniform in texture.

Gradually introduce the all-purpose flour to the mixture. Continue to mix diligently, ensuring that the ingredients are well combined. Although the mixture may initially appear crumbly and disjointed, persistent mixing will yield a cohesive cookie dough.

Utilize a tablespoon measure to scoop uniform portions of the dough. Place these portions onto the prepared cookie sheets, maintaining adequate space between each to allow for proper heat circulation during baking.

Insert the cookie sheets into the preheated oven. Allow the cookies to bake for a period of 10 to 12 minutes, or until the bottom edges of the cookies exhibit a light golden hue. Upon reaching this color, promptly remove the cookies from the oven.

Allow the cookies to cool momentarily on the sheets, until they are safe to handle yet still warm. Prepare a small bowl with an ample amount of confectioners' sugar. Roll each cookie in the sugar until it is thoroughly coated. Finally, transfer the sugar-coated cookies to a cooling rack.

Should you desire a more pronounced sugar coating, once the cookies have cooled completely, consider re-rolling them in additional confectioners' sugar to enhance their aesthetic and flavor.