1 stick butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 eggs
1 c. mashed ripe bananas
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1/4 c. chopped maraschino cherries
1/4 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs; beat well. Sift flour and baking soda. Add alternately with bananas to egg mixture. Mix in cherries, chips and nuts. Pour into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until done.