Bake Time: 60-65 minutes

Makes: 1 loaf (18 servings)

Ingredients:
2 cups (500mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250mL) sugar
1 teaspoon (5mL) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5mL) salt
½ teaspoon (5mL) baking soda
1 cup (250mL) mashed ripe banana (2 to 3 medium)
½ cup (125mL) shortening
2 eggs
1 cup (250mL) HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
½ cup (125mL) chopped walnuts

Directions:
Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Combine all ingredients except small chocolate chips and walnuts in large bowl; blend well on medium speed of mixer. Stir in small chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.

Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.

VARIATION: HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips may be substituted for small chocolate chips.

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