Ginger Cookies

2 cups flour
2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/4 cup light molasses
Sugar

Sift together flour, soda, salt, and spices. In mixing bowl cream sugar and shortening. Add egg and molasses and beat well. Add dry ingredients. Shape teaspoonfuls of dough into balls and dip in sugar. Plade on ungreased baking sheet sugar side up. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.