1 (12 oz.) box vanilla wafers, crushed
3/4 c. melted butter
1 c. butter, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. nuts, chopped
Maraschino cherry halves
2 eggs
5 bananas, sliced
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (13 oz.) carton Cool Whip, thawed

Combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter, mix well and press onto bottom and sides of 13 x 9 x 2 pan. Combine powdered sugar, softened butter and eggs. Beat with mixer on high speed for 15 minutes. Do not underbeat. Spread sugar mixture on top of crust and top with bananas then cover with pineapple. Spread Cool Whip over fruit and sprinkle with nuts. Garnish with cherries. Chill thoroughly. Cut into squares to serve. Yields 20 to 24 servings.