Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt1-1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1/2 cup chopped walnuts1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat in bananas just until combined. Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries.
Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
