I'm looking for a really good but not time consuming dessert to take to a cookout. Will need to be ok to sit outside for approx 30 mins. Thanks in advance.

lots of recipes already given for great desserts...please do a search

Here is one result to start you off.

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Try Contessa's Apricot Rum Cake It's excellent and very easy to make!

katherine hepburn's brownies are my usual go to recipe for an easy dessert that virtually everyone loves. i omit the walnuts. pretty simple and great for cookouts.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Katharine-Hepburns-Brownies-106559

Gee, how could you not put the walnuts in? <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" /> I love walnuts, especially in brownies!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />

For a party, I leave out the nuts in all recipes. Many are allergic.

If it's just me (and family) the walnuts are IN!

Yup, good point! Should have thought of that.

This one has been so popular on my blog. The Cupcakes could be at room temperature for about 2 hours without any issue, that's what I did at our last BBQ!
http://gotitcookit.blogspot.com/2011/09/junior-mint-cupcakes.html