Coconut-pecan frosting

 
                           COCONUT-PECAN FROSTING
 
 Recipe By     : BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAGAZIINE -- SEPTEMBER 1996 
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cakes                            Desserts
                 Fillings & Frostings
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    egg
    1      can           (5oz) evaporated milk
      2/3  cup           sugar
      1/4  cup           butter or margarine
    1 1/2  cups          coconut
      1/2  cup           chopped pecans
 
 In a medium saucepan lightly beat 1 egg. Stir in evaporated milk, sugar,
 and butter or margarine.  Cook and stir over medium heat about 12 minutes
 or till thickened and bubbly.  Remove from heat.  Stir in coconut and
 pecans.  Cool; slightly then cover and cool thoroughly. 
 
 
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