Preheat the oven to 350℉
Grease an 8x8 baking dish, making sure to cover the sides, too
Combine the almond flour and maple syrup in a bowl, stirring until fully combined
Drop the cookie dough into the prepared baking dish, spreading with a greased spatula to evenly cover all edges of the pan
Bake the cookie dough for 15-18 minutes until center is golden brown
Blend the fresh figs (peels on) in a food processor or high speed blender until smooth
Add the blended figs to a saucepan and cook on medium high, stirring frequently, until the mixture starts bubbling. Allow it to bubble for 1-2 while stirring, then remove from heat
Pull the almond cookie crust out of the oven and pour the warm cooked figs on top
Top with sliced fresh figs, if desired
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
