1 pkg. Pillsbury nut or date quick bread mix
1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1 (10 oz.) jar Maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half
3/4 c. mini chocolate chips
1 c. water
2 tsp. almond extract
1 tbsp. oil
1 egg
1/4 c. mini chocolate chips
2 tsp. oil

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour bottom of an 8 x 4 or 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons oil. Stir by hand until mix is moistened. Pour in pan and bake for 60-80 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before removing from pan.

In saucepan over low heat, mix 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons oil until smooth. Drizzle on bread. Chill in refrigerator for 24 hours before serving for best flavor.