What to Do With Your Leftover Easter Candy...

Separate a Marshmallow Peep from the pack. Place on a microwave-proof plate (fireproof as well, if possible) and place in microwave. Set on low-medium for 20 seconds. Watch the transformation. Enjoy the results. Note: Longer times or higher temperatures may result in a "carmelization" of the peep, which can be difficult to clean off the […]
  1. 100_3883Separate a Marshmallow Peep from the pack.
  2. Place on a microwave-proof plate (fireproof as well, if possible) and place in microwave.
  3. Set on low-medium for 20 seconds.
  4. Watch the transformation.
  5. Enjoy the results.

Note: Longer times or higher temperatures may result in a "carmelization" of the peep, which can be difficult to clean off the microwave interior. (No, I didn't let them try it!)

Find lots of great Peep experiment links at Kathy Ceceri's blog Home Chemistry.