Rhubarb Bars

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rhubarb cut up
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp. grated orange rind
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1-1/2 cups oatmeal
• 2/3 cup margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar

Directions:

1. Mix the cut up rhubarb, sugar, and orange rind, set aside. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Add the oatmeal and mix well to blend. Cream the margarine and brown sugar and add the oatmeal and flour mixture.
2. Put half the mixture in a greased 11 x 7 inch pan, put the rhubarb mixture on top and then the rest of the crumbs press down well so the bars won't be too crumbly. Bake at 400℉ for 35 minutes.

Submitted by Pat Reilly, a Rachael Ray recipe, source unknown