Place an oven rack on the center shelf and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly spray with baking spray.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, molasses, butter, brown sugar, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined (do not overmix).

Divide batter into the prepared muffin cups, then sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake for 8 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the muffins cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.