Why is it that baked good containing eggs like cookies don’t have to be refrigerated when eggs themselves or hard boiled eggs do?

Question

Why is it that baked good containing eggs like cookies don’t have to be refrigerated when eggs themselves or hard boiled eggs do?

In: Chemistry

Answer 1

Uhhh you just be American. Eggs don’t live in the fridge here in NZ.
Eggs in the US are usually washed, taking away some of the protective surface.