Coconut-Pecan Frosting

"This is the frosting for a German Chocolate Cake which was on the box of German Chocolate. It is yummy--nice and sweet."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
4 1/2 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix the milk, sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a large saucepan.
  • Cook on medium heat for 12 minutes or until it is thickened and golden brown, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the coconut and pecans; mix well.
  • Cool to room temperature and of desired spreading consistency.

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  1. My icing is not thickening. What did do wrong
     
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