1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
3 med. bananas, mashed
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 c. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and cream well. Sift dry ingredients. Stir into cream mixture. Add remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes in a greased and floured pan. Makes 1 large loaf or 4 mini loaves.