1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafers, crushed
1 c. melted butter
2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
6 bananas, sliced
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapples, drained
1 (13 oz.) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
Maraschino cherries

Combine crushed wafers and melted butter. Mix well and press onto sides and bottom of a 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan. Combine powdered sugar, softened butter, and eggs. Beat on high speed of electric mixer 15 minutes. Do not under beat. Spread sugar mixture on top of crust. Top with bananas, then cover with pineapples. Spread whipped topping over pineapples and sprinkle with nuts. Chill thoroughly. Cut into squares and serve. Garnish squares with cherry halves. Yield: 20 to 24 servings.