Using an electric mixer, cream together 1 cup butter, cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, and vanilla bean paste until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add flour and salt. Mix until combined.
Divide dough into 4 equal sections. Roll each section into 1-inch rope. Cut with sharp knife into 2 1/2 inch pieces. Place on baking sheet and let chill for 15 minutes. Once chilled, use wooden skewer to make 3 lines into each cookie.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix together remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. Brush cookies with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Generously sprinkle cookies with cinnamon and sugar mixture. Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until set. Let cool on pan for 2 minutes, then let cool completely on wire rack.