Creating Cinnamon Apple Scones with Velvety Vanilla Icing can be quite simple, especially if you follow these clear steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk and diced apples gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
5. Shape the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut it into 8 wedges.
6. Prepare for Baking: Place the scone wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to give them a nice golden color when baked.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack while you prepare the icing.
9. Make Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
10. Drizzle Icing: Once the scones are completely cooled, drizzle the velvety vanilla icing over the top of each scone.

By following these steps, you’ll quickly have a batch of delightful Cinnamon Apple Scones that are oh-so-satisfying!