German Chocolate Frosting/Topping

{Julia Cole's Recipe}

In a saucepan on the stove, add one can of evaporated milk.
Stir in 1 1/2 C sugar.
Chop 3/4 C butter and add to mixture.
Add 4 eggs.
Stir and cook until mixture is bubbling and turns golden {about 12 minutes}.
Turn heat off and add 2 t vanilla and one package of coconut.
Then add 1 1/2 - 2 C chopped pecans.
Stir together and serve.