1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafers, crushed
3/4 c. melted butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
5 bananas, sliced
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (12 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 c. chopped nuts
Maraschino cherry halves, optional

Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter; mix well and press into bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Combine powdered sugar, softened butter and eggs; beat on high speed 15 minutes. Do not underbeat. Spread sugar mixture on top of crust and top with bananas; then cover with pineapple. Spread whipped topping over fruit and sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with cherries, if desired. Chill thoroughly. Cut into squares to serve.