The invention relates to a process for producing confectionery products, which comprises the following successive steps: production of a base composition of a sugar component with one or more sugar-containing constituents, the sugar content of at least one sugar-containing constituent being more than 50% by weight, a protein component with one or more protein-containing constituents, the protein content of at least one protein-containing constituent being more than 0% by weight, a fat component with one or more fatty constituents, the fat content of at least one fatty constituent being more than 60% by weight, and a flavoring additive with at least one flavoring constituent; shaping of core bodies from the base composition; microwave vacuum drying of the core bodies; coating of the core bodies with at least one coating layer, especially chocolate, which is suitable for inhibiting absorption of moisture by the core bodies.