3 c. sugar
1 c. milk preferably evaporated
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. cocoa
1 stick butter
1 c. chopped pecans

Bring to a boil the sugar, milk and cocoa. Boil for 4 minutes, stirring. Add butter and vanilla. Cool. Stir in nuts. Makes enough frosting to cover 4 or 5 layers. May be reheated.