2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. shortening or 2 3/4 sticks butter
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
5 c. flour
4 tsp. baking soda
4 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 c. black strap molasses

Mix sugar, eggs and shortening; add molasses and mix. Add remaining ingredients, mix well with electric mixer. Shape into 1 inch ball, roll in granulated sugar. Bake about 12 minutes in 350 degree F. oven on ungreased cookie sheet.