1 1/2 c. shortening
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. baking molasses
2 eggs
4 tsp. baking soda
4 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

Melt shortening and cool. Add sugar, molasses and eggs; beat well. Sift flour, salt and spices; add to first mixture. Chill. Form into small ball. Roll in white sugar and place on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 8 to 10 minutes.