MOLASSES-GINGER COOKIES

1-1/2 cup shortening

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup molasses

4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp cinnamon

2 tsp cloves

2 tsp ginger

1/2 tsp salt

Cream shortening and sugar together.   Beat in eggs; add molasses and dry ingredients.  Roll into 1-inch balls; dip in sugar.  Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper (not necessary to grease) about 2-inches apart (they spread).  Flatten slightly.   Bake in 350-degree oven for 12-15 minutes.  Take out before they look done for softer cookies.  Sprinkle with additional sugar.  Yield:  About 5 dozen.