Cinnamon Toast Biscotti
6 Tbsp butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar plus 2 Tb
2 eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 Tb melted butter (salted, not unsalted)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat butter and sugar together until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping down between each. Add vanilla and mix till combined. Add flour, baking powder and spices. Divide dough in half (will be very sticky). Shape into two flattened logs, about 10x4 inches, on the lined baking sheet. Pat it flat, about 3/4 inch high. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes. Remove and cool on pan about 10-15 minutes. Slice carefully with a sharp knife. Lay each slice on it's side on the baking sheet and bake an additional 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely.