Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
Allow cream cheese and butter to come to room temperature then combine in a large bowl.
Add the rest of ingredients one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
Knead dough into ball and roll onto a floured surface 1/4 inch thick. Cut with you cookie cutter of choice, prick with a fork to prevent bubbles.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned at the edges.
Cool and refrigerate.
Makes 2 to 3 dozen paws.