Toasted Hazelnut Bars - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 3-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
• 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups toasted chopped hazelnuts (optional)
• Sifted Powdered Sugar