1 c. oatmeal
1 stick butter, softened
1 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Combine oatmeal with 1 1/2 cups boiling water and butter in large bowl. Let stand covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine next 7 ingredients with 1 cup sugar in bowl, mixing well. Add to oatmeal mixture blending thoroughly. Pour into 8 x 16 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until done. Blend 6 tablespoons butter with 1/2 cup sugar and remaining ingredients in bowl. Spread over cake, broil until brown.