1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt
1 c. mashed banana
1 can mandarin oranges, drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. dates
2/3 c. nuts
1/2 c. maraschino cherries
Confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter with sugar, add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Stir flour with baking soda and salt; add alternately with mashed banana. Stir in oranges, chocolate chips, coconut, 1/2 cup nuts, cherries and dates. Pour into 2 greased 7 1/2" x 3 3/4" loaf pans. Sprinkle remaining nuts over top. Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 to 1 1/4 hours. When cool, sift confectioners' sugar over top.