In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and ginger together. Set aside.

In a separate bowl, cream together the shortening, 1 cup sugar, egg and molasses. Beat with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.

Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix together until well combined.

Use a cookie scoop to scoop out tablespoon sized balls and roll them into shape between your hands.

Place the extra 1/4 cup sugar in a small bowl and dip each cookie ball into the sugar, coating on all sides.

Place cookie dough balls on a cookie sheet and lightly flatten with the palm of your hand (or the bottom of a measuring cup or glass).

Bake cookies at 350° for 10 minutes.