In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, cloves. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter and the sugar. Then gradually add in the egg. Once the egg is incorporated add in the molasses, vanilla and lemon zest.

Then gradually add in the flour mixture and beat until a dough forms.

Roll the dough into a ball and cover in clingwrap and place in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours.

Once chilled, preheat your oven to 375 and line pans with parchment or silicone liners.

Roll out dough with a rolling pin on a clean floured surface until ¼ inch thick.

Cut out desired shapes and place them on the baking pans.

Bake for 8-10 mins. Enjoy!