Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla and egg, stirring until fully combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cool before slicing into bars and serving.
Interesting Facts
Blonde brownies are a variation of traditional brownies, made without cocoa powder.
They get their flavor from the combination of butter and brown sugar.
They are often topped with chocolate chips for added flavor.