In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.
In an electric mixer, beat butter and 1 cup of sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg one at a time and then molasses until combined. Reduce speed to stir/low and slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
Create balls with the dough, about one tablespoon each. (slightly smaller than a ping pong ball)
Roll ball in a small bowl of the reserved ¼ cup of sugar.
Arrange the balls on baking sheets, 12 per sheet.
Bake for 12-14 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for one minute before transferring to racks to cool. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.