1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. mashed bananas
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Cream butter and sugar. Blend in eggs and mashed bananas. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture, stirring until blended. Stir in cherries, chocolate chips and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Makes 1 large loaf.