Given the task definition and input, reply with output. In this task, you will be presented with the directions of a recipe separated by "," and have to fill in the "___" which is a step that is missing from the recipe.

Beat shortening and sugar together until creamy.,Blend in eggs and vanilla.,______,Add to creamed mixture; blend well.,Stir in oats.,Chill dough several hours or overnight.,Shape to form 1-inch balls.,Place on ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.,Bake in preheated moderate oven (375 F) 10 to 12 minutes.,Immediately place a small square of milk chocolate bar on each.,Remove cookies from cookie sheets; press pecan half into chocolate.
Sift together flour, soda and salt.