Most of them are pretty similar: A Peep rotates slowly behind the microwave door, spotlighted by the orange-yellow bulb above. Within 20 seconds, it begins to expand, though not all at once.

I place a graham cracker on a microwave-safe plate, add the chocolate and Peep, and microwave for 10–15 seconds (keep an eye on it — the Peep puffs quickly).

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