In a stand mixer, attach the flat beater to machine. Cream the butter until it is light and pale colour. 3 minutes.
Add the sugar to the butter and cream together. 5 minutes. Add the egg to the mixture and combine until smooth. Now add the honey and combine everything together until it is smooth and velvet-like texture. 3 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine all the dry ingredients together (flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, clove, and salt. Combine everything well and set aside.
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the mixer. After half the dry ingredients are in, stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Mix well. Continue with the last half, and again, scrape down the side of the machine.
Once everything is well combined (about 5 minutes), take the dough and wrap it in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
Pinch a small ball (the size of a golf ball), and place it in the cookie sheet. Press lightly in the center. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F.
Bake the cookie for 10 minutes and allow the cookie to cool on a rack.