Best Ginger Cookies Ever

2 1/2 c flour
2 1/4 c baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
tbsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp coves
1/2 tsp white pepper
1 cup plus 2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c browns sugar
1 c sugar
1 large egg
1/4 c plus 2 tbsp unsulfered molasses

Combine dry ingredients and set aside. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (about 5 minutes.) Beat in egg and molasses. Blend in dry ingredients. Cover and chill 2 hours to overnight. Roll into 1 inch balls and dip top in granulated sugar. Flatten each ball on cookie sheet. Bake about 10 minutes at 350.