A coated confectionery product has a confectionery center; a first coating surrounding the center and comprising a fat; and a second coating surrounding the first coating and comprising a hard shell made from one or more sugars, polyols, high intensity sweeteners and mixtures thereof. The sugar may be selected from the group consisting of sucrose, dextrose, and maltose. Optionally a third coating may surround the second coating layer and comprise a film comprising film forming agents.