Toasted Hazelnut Bars

Submitted by Scandigirl

"This is one of the squares I make for dessert when asked to bring 'something'. There are usually not a crumb left, when we go home. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 48 Bars

ingredients

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

directions

1. In a mixing bowl beat the 1/2 cup butter, cream cheese, brown sugar and 2 cups of the flour till well combined.
2. With lightly floured hand pat mixture onto bottom and up sides of a 15 x 10 x 1" ungreased baking pan.
3. Bake in a 350 degrees F.
4. oven for 15 min.
5. Meanwhile, beat together granulated sugar, the remaining 1/3 cup flour, buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt with an electric mixer on low speed till combined.
6. Stir in nuts.
7. Pour into crust.
8. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes or till golden.
9. Cool, cut into bars and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
10. Store in refrigerator.