Coconut Pecan Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 c. evaporated milk
1 1/3 c. coconut
1 c. chopped pecans

Preparation

Cream together egg yolks and sugar; add butter and milk.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thick, about 12 minutes.
Take off heat and add 1 1/3 cups coconut and 1 cup chopped pecans.
Beat until thick enough to spread.
Makes 2 1/2 cups.
Good on German Chocolate Cake.