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 butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough in half. Tint one portion yellow. Divide remaining dough into two-thirds and one-third portions. Color the larger portion orange; leave smaller portion plain., Shape each portion of dough into two 8-in. logs. Flatten top and push sides in at a slight angle. Place orange logs on yellow logs; push sides in at a slight angle. Top with plain logs, forming a slightly rounded top. Wrap each in plastic; refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours., Preheat oven to 350. Unwrap and cut dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased, ., Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
butter, sugar, vanilla, all-purpose, baking soda, salt, coloring