Nor'westers

       1-1/2 cups sifted flour 
       1 teaspoon baking powder 
       1/4 teaspoon salt 
       2 tablespoons brown sugar 
       2/3 cup soft butter 
       1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese 
       1 cup roasted & chopped Oregon hazelnuts 
       1-1/2 cups raspberry preserves 

Mix flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Cut butter and cheese into
flour; add nuts and mix until crumbly. Grease an 8" square pan and spread 1/2
of the mixture evenly in pan, cover carefully with preserves and then
remaining crumb mixture. Bake in 350 oven for 25 minutes. Cool, sprinkle with
powdered sugar and cut into bars.