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In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.

Mix together all ingredients, put on fire. Stir until dissolved, continue cooking until it forms a soft ball in cold water., Remove from fire, pour in bowl., Add 1 teaspoon vanilla, cool slightly., Add 1 cup nuts and beat., Pour into greased pan.
Output:
sugar, cocoa, butter, milk, syrup