Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream together the sugar and shortening.
Add molasses and eggs. Mix well.
Sift together the dry ingredients and stir in.
Put ¼ cup sugar in a small bowl. Dip fingers into the sugar, then pinch off a piece of dough and roll into a 1-½-inch ball.
Place dough balls on greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Bake for 12 ½ minutes.
