1.5 sticks unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
¼ cup instant espresso powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg
⅓ cup unsulphured molasses
2.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1.25 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon kosher salt
SUGAR MIXTURE

½ cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
GLAZE

1.5 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt, to taste
sprinkles, optional