Pastelitos

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Remove the puff pastry sheets from the freezer and allow them to thaw at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until pliable but still cold.

Cut the puff pastry into small squares or rectangles approximately 2-3 inches in size using a sharp knife.

Lightly brush each pastry piece with simple syrup on both sides for sweetness and to aid browning.

Arrange the pastry pieces on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Sprinkle sugar evenly over the top surface of each pastry piece.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the pastries are golden brown and puffed, rotating the baking sheet halfway through baking.

Remove the pastelitos from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Serve the pastelitos warm or at room temperature as a sweet snack or dessert.