Set oven to 350.

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

Set aside. In a large bowl beat shortening until soft.

Gradually add the 2 cups of sugar; beat until fluffy.

Add eggs and molasses; beat well.

Add half the flour mixture; beat until combined.

Stir remaining flour in with a wooden spoon.

Using a scooper, shape dough into balls.

Place on cookie sheet, then one at a time roll in raw sugar and return to cookie sheet.

Bake 12-14 minutes.

Let stand before moving to a cooling rack.