2 c. flour
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 egg
1 orange, juice & grated rind to 3/4 c.
2 tbsp. salad oil
1/2 c. nuts
2 c. maraschino cherries, cut
6 oz. semi-sweet mini chocolate chips

Sift dry ingredients together. Add juice, rind, eggs, and oil. Mix until damp. Add cherries, nuts and chips. Bake in greased, lined loaf pan at 325 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes. (May divide into mini- loaves for festive gifts.) Cool before slicing.