Rhubarb Bars

Ingredients

3 cups chopped rhubarb
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour, sifted
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup Roberts Margarine, softened
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Combine rhubarb, cornstarch, granulated sugar and water in a saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool mixture; add vanilla extract; set aside. Mix together flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, margarine and chopped nuts. Pat three-fourths of the flour mixture in a buttered and floured 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan; pour cooled rhubarb mixture over the top and sprinkle with remaining flour mixture. Bake at 375° for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into 1 1/2 x 3 inch bars.

Recipe Contributed By: Evelyn Manhold Grand Island, Nebraska

Yield: 2 dozen