Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line your baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix the flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, ground cardamom, cloves, and salt in a large bowl, then set it aside.
Beat the butter and sugars in a stand mixer on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed until the mixture is creamy and fluffy.
Add the egg and molasses and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in batches, mixing until a cookie dough forms.
Remove the dough from the bowl, gently flatten it, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Once chilled, scoop a tablespoon of dough and roll it between your palms. Flatten it slightly before placing it on the baking tray.
Repeat with the remaining dough and arrange the cookies on the tray. Bake for 12 to 13 minutes.
Let the cookies sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.