While “Father of Peeps” Bob Born never publicly commented on how it felt to watch people’s attempts to burst the candies in the microwave, he was no stranger to the experiments.

In a special edition of Sunday Science this Easter, we stuck a peep in the microwave to observe what happens.

Start by mixing your cornstarch and coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl. Then separate your Peeps, add them to the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir the marshmallow mixture with a ...

Start by mixing your cornstarch and coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl. Then separate your Peeps, add them to the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.

Start by mixing your cornstarch and coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl. Then separate your Peeps, add them to the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.

Start by mixing your cornstarch and coconut oil in a large microwave-safe bowl. Then separate your Peeps, add them to the bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.