c("Preheat oven to 350°F.", "Mix together rhubarb and 1/2 cup sugar.", "Set aside.  Cream shortening, remaining 1/2 cup sugar and brown sugar.", "Add egg and then  stir in baking soda, salt, cinnamon and flour.", "Stir in vanilla, then rhubarb  mixture. Place batter in a greased and floured 13x9\" baking pan and bake for  40-45 minutes.", "Let cool, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and cut into 2\" squares.", "Nancy {:-).")