Banana Chocolate Bread

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I have to admit, i'm a purist and love plain old banana bread. but my kids (and my mom) are chocoholics, and love this version! So we alternate. i also prefer to leave the nuts out, but mom and kids like the nuts in. i've listed as optional.

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Steps

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Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy.

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Gradually add sugar , beating well.

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Add eggs , one at a time , beating after each addition.

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Combine the flour and next four ingredients in a separate bowl.

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Add to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream , beginning and ending with the sour cream.

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Stir in vanilla and the remaining ingredients.

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Pour the batter into two greased and floured 7 1 / 2 x 3 x 2 inch loafpans.

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Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

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Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.

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Remove from the pans , and let cool completely on wire racks.

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Ingredients

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butter, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, sour cream, vanilla extract, banana, pecans, miniature semisweet chocolate chips