This week marks National Chocolate Chip Day on May 15. Celebrate the occasion with this easy and delicious Chocolate Chip Blondie recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.

In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter (melted), 2 large eggs (lightly beaten), and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract until just blended. In a separate bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add flour mixture to brown sugar mixture and stir to combine. Stir in 1 cup of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips.

Spread batter into prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean, approximately 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.