Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
Add melted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and rice syrup to large mixing bowl. Stir with wooden spoon until smooth and completely combined.
Add egg and stir until completely incorporated.
Add vanilla bean paste and stir until completely incorporated.
Add the flour gradually, about 1/3 at a time. Stir for a few seconds and continue adding. Do not over mix.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop cookie batter onto prepared baking sheet using a 2 tablespoon scoop. Do not press down.
Bake cookies for 12 minutes.
Remove cookie sheets from oven and place on wire rack to cool. After a few minutes, remove cookies from cookie sheets and cool completely.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.