Famous Ginger Snaps

2 cups sugar
2 cups shortening
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon cloves
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons ginger
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 cups flour

Cream sugar and shortening.  Mix in molasses and eggs, mix well.  Combine dry ingredients and blend into above mixture.  Roll dough into balls.  Roll into sugar and bake 335 degrees for 10 minutes.