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.

Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla., Add eggs to creamed mixture and beat well., Sift together dry ingredients; add to mixture., Add pecans; mix well., Drop by teaspoonfuls on baking sheet., Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes., Yield: 7 dozen.
shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, flour, salt, baking powder, pecans