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Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger
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Beat butter and sugar together by hand or in a stand mixer until smooth and fluffy
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Beat in vanilla, molasses, beer and egg
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Mix in flour mixture slowly until dough is smooth and ingredients are incorporated
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Divide dough in half, roll into logs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight
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Heat oven to 350
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Slice dough into 1/4 inch circles, press one side with bourbon smoked sugar, and arrange on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1 inch apart
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Bake 12 -14 minutes, rotating halfway through, until brown - but not burnt
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Cool a couple of minutes on baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely