GIANT GINGER COOKIES
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
½ cup molasses
¾ cup coarse sugar or granulated sugar