1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3 med. bananas, mashed
1/4 c. nuts; optional
1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 c. chocolate chips
2 eggs, slightly beaten

Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs and cream well. Sift dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour in greased loaf pan.