In medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, spices, salt and chopped candied ginger. (Use your fingers, if necessary, to un-clump the candied ginger.)
In a large bowl cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg then molasses and fresh ginger.
Add dry ingredients to wet and stir to combine. Chill for 30 min (or overnight).
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll dough into tablespoon sized balls and roll each ball in sugar.
Place 2” apart on the baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until puffed and cracked on top.
Cool on the pan for a few minutes then remove to a wire rack.