3/4 c. evaporated milk
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/3 c. flaked coconut
1 1/3 c. chopped pecans

Melt butter and cool slightly. Add sugar, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly (10 to 12 minutes or until thick). Add coconut and pecans. Beat with spoon until mixture thickens. Ready to spread on cake.