ROSY RHUBARB SQUARES

A special request for Sandy Dee Wyllie.....happy Anniversary and Enjoy!

3 cups diced rhubarb
1 (3oz.) pkg. strawberry flavored jello
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter
Whipped cream or ice cream

Combine rhubarb and gelatin; mix well, and set aside.

Combine flour through salt: cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and egg, mixing until smooth. Press mixture evenly into bottom and 3/4 inch up sides of a greased and floured 9-inch square baking pan, using the back of a floured spoon. Spread rhubarb mixture evenly over top, and set aside.

Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup flour; cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over rhubarb mixture; bake at 375 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes. Cut into squares. Serve with whipped cream of ice cream.

Serves 9