Gingersnaps

2 1/2 c. shortening
3 c. sugar
3/4 c. molasses
3 eggs

Cream together in a very large bowl. Then add:

6 c. flour
3/4 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 T. cinnamon
1 T. ground cloves
1 T. ground ginger

mix together very well. Chill dough in the refrigerator for several hours. Roll into 1 inch balls and then roll each ball into sugar. Flatten with the palm of your hand on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.