Molasses Sugar Cookies

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

Melt shortening in a 3 or 4 qt. sauce pan over low heat. Remove from heat, add sugar, molasses, and eggs. Beat well. Sift flour, soda, salt, and spices. Add to first mixture. Mix well. Chill. Form in 1 inch balls, roll in sugar and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.