Coconut Pecan Frosting

Submitted by: Mom


2 2/3 cups coconut
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter
4 egg yolks (lightly beaten)
1 can evaporated milk
1 ½ cup sugar
1 ½ t. vanilla

Mix milk, butter, sugar, egg yolks in sauce pan. Cook and stir over medium heat 10-12 minutes till thick and golden brown (just below a boil). Take off heat and stir in coconut and nuts. Let cool slightly and then frost cake.