1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3 med. bananas, mashed
1/4 c. nuts, chopped
1/4 c. maraschino cherries, halved
1/4 c. chocolate chips

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Sift together flour and soda; add to creamed mixture. Stir in mashed bananas. Add nuts, cherries and chocolate chips. Bake in a greased loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.