Ever wondered what happens when you put Peeps in the microwave? ... Turns out, if you put them in the microwave, they turn into giant versions of themselves. They expand to about four times their actual size then deflate into nothing more than the inside of a s'more.

Can you eat microwaved Peep?

Do not handle the microwaved Peeps with your bare hands until they have cooled, or you could burn your hands. If you leave them in the microwave too long, they may “pop” and make a mess. If you leave them in the microwave too long, they will taste burnt.

Why do people microwave Peeps?

There's more than simply rapid growth going on with your Peeps when they're locked away in the microwave. That blast of energy heats the marshmallow from the inside and as the sugars exceed a temperature of 300 degrees Fahrenheit, they'll also begin to caramelize and brown — from the inside.