Christmas Banana Bread

By Johanna

This deliciously moist Christmas Banana Bread is the perfect addition to your table during the holidays. The red cherries give it a festive flair.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

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 the bananas just until combined. Stir in the walnuts, chocolate chips and cherries.

Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).