Q: 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.
In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in pecans. Shape tablespoonfuls of dough into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased, ., Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Roll warm cookies in confectioners' sugar. Cool on wire racks.
A:
butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, salt, pecans, sugar