1 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
3 slightly beaten egg yolks
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. coconut
1 c. chopped nuts

Combine milk, sugar, egg yolks and butter in large pan. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened about 12 minutes. Add coconut and nuts. Cool until thick enough to spread, beating occasionally. Makes 2 1/2 cups.