Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
2         lb            Sweet potatoes, peeled, shredded
1/3       c             Brown sugar, packed
1/4       c             Butter or margarine, melted
1/4       c             Coconut
1/4       c             Broken pecans, toasted
1/4       tsp           Ground cinnamon
1/4       tsp           Coconut flavoring
1/4       tsp           Vanilla
                        Toasted coconut, optional

Preparation:

In a 3-1/2 qt slow cooker, combine potatoes, sugar, margarine, coconut, pecans and cinnamon. Cover; cook on LOW for 6 to 8 or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours. Stir in coconut flavoring and vanilla. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.