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Grease an 8- x 8-inch pan with vegetable cooking spray.
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BUTTER sides of a heavy 2-quart saucepan; add SPLENDA(r) Sugar Blend for Baking, brown sugar, half and half, and milk.
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Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently, until candy thermometer reaches 236 degrees or soft ball stage (about 15 to 20 minutes).
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Remove from heat.
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Add butter and vanilla; do not stir.
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Cool, without stirring, until mixture reaches 110 degrees (about 50 minutes).
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Add pecans; beat with a wooden spoon or with a mixer fitted with paddle attachment until mixture thickens and just begins to lose its gloss.
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Quickly pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Score in squares and cool completely; cut when firm.