1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
3 mashed bananas
2 c. sifted flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 c. nuts
1/4 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. maraschino cherries

Cream shortening and sugar; add rest of ingredients. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Makes 2 small loaves.