Molasses Cookies

1 1/3 cups shortening

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 eggs

4 teaspoons baking soda

4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon cloves

1/2 teaspoon ginger

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

Cream together the shortening, sugar, and molasses.  Add eggs and mix well.  Add the baking soda, flour, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.  Roll into balls and then roll in sugar.  Bake at 375 degrees F. for 9-12 minutes.